Quality Technician

About the role

As a Quality Inspector at JBT Corporation, you will play a key role in fortifying the future of food by ensuring the highest standards of quality in our products and processes. Your contributions will directly support our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology through sustainable innovation.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on materials and products.
• Assist in root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to resolve and prevent quality issues.
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections according to engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Verify that products meet company, customer, and regulatory standards/specifications.
• Record inspection results accurately in logs, forms, or digital systems.
• Prepare quality reports and communicate findings to supervisors or engineering teams.
• Evaluate and process returned goods (RMA) and document findings.
• Support SPC data collection and trend analysis.
• Maintain calibration status of inspection and test equipment.
• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Requirements

• Ability to read technical/blueprints/engineering/GD&T drawings, specifications, or work instructions.
• Proficient with inspection tools and measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, scales, surface tester, thread gauges, bore gauges, microscope, gauge pins, blocks, and feeler gauges.
• Basic understanding of quality systems, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Basic understanding of quality control principles.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, databases, and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Familiar with ERP/MRP systems and quality software tools.
• Knowledge of inspection methods (incoming, in-process, final inspection).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and inspect products throughout shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move materials, equipment, or parts weighing up to 1–40 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a quality inspection role, preferably in an OEM or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing and food processing equipment, or industrial machinery.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1 of employment.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and family leave.
• Matched 401(k) plan.

JBT Corporation fosters a genuine inclusive team culture and encourages development through new experiences and challenges to support your growth both professionally and personally.