Technical Quality Control Technician - First Shift

About the role

Rotoflow, an Air Products Business, is seeking a first‑shift Technical Quality Control Technician at its headquarters in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The position supports inspection of new and reverse‑engineered turbomachinery parts and components in accordance with high‑level safety policies, manufacturing methods, applicable codes and standards, and the ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System. Rotoflow is a full‑service turbomachinery OEM with more than 75 years of experience designing, manufacturing, servicing, rerating, upgrading, repairing, and troubleshooting cryogenic and warm‑gas centrifugal turbomachinery for industrial gases, petrochemicals, and hydrocarbons.

Schedule

First‑shift, Monday through Friday, 6:25 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process, receiving, and final inspections to verify process control, equipment capability, product conformity, and overall product integrity.
• Inspect machinery components, equipment, and assemblies on a planned, periodic, or sampling basis.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, check sheets, test records, and other quality documentation to support traceability and customer requirements.
• Conduct quality control inspections related to fabrication, machining, assembly, and testing of complex turbomachinery components and welded pressure‑containing equipment.
• Apply inspection methods including visual inspection, dimensional inspection, dye penetrant inspection, visual weld inspection, pneumatic and hydrostatic pressure testing, and magnetic particle inspection, as applicable.
• Maintain responsibility for gage control, including inventory, replacement planning, measurement capability, calibration frequency, accuracy, and traceability.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances clearly and support timely resolution with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality leadership.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on improving production flow, inspection effectiveness, documentation accuracy, and overall QC efficiency.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply manufacturing drawings, inspection plans, specifications, standards, codes, and written procedures in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills related to quality issues in complex, engineered‑to‑order manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of ASME requirements and ISO 9001 certified Quality Management Systems, with the ability to support consistent compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Strong understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to apply it during dimensional inspection.
• Proficient use of manual measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, and related precision inspection tools.
• Experience with CMM operation and/or programming is preferred.
• Strong understanding of nonconformance identification, documentation, containment, disposition, and corrective‑action support.
• Experience using SAP, MRP, or comparable business systems to review work orders, inspection requirements, material status, and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Technical, trade‑school, or associate‑degree coursework in a related field (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 3 years of consistent quality inspection or quality manufacturing experience; experience in precision machining, heavy fabrication, pressure vessels, or engineered‑to‑order equipment is strongly preferred.
• Quality‑related certifications such as AWS CWI, API, NDT, ASQ, or equivalent (preferred but not required).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with SAP, MRP, or comparable software (required).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong time‑management skills, sound judgment, and excellent attention to detail in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings and communicate quality concerns professionally.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and support production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong safety focus and willingness to follow all site safety procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Reliable, dependable, organized, and able to work with a high level of accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb. and perform work in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a union environment.
• Valid driver’s license.