Technical Quality Control Technician - First Shift
Gardner Cryogenics · Bethlehem, PA · 1 mo ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
About the role
Rotoflow, an Air Products Business, is seeking a first-shift Technical Quality Control Technician, Monday through Friday from 6:25 a.m. to 2:25 p.m., at our Rotoflow headquarters in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process, receiving, and final inspections to verify process control, equipment capability, product conformity, and overall product integrity.
- Inspect machinery components, equipment, 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.
- Perform quality control inspections related to the 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.
Requirements
- A High school diploma or GED is required.
- A technical, trade school, or associate degree coursework in a related field is preferred but is not required.
- A minimum of 3 years of consistent quality inspection or quality manufacturing experience is required; 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 credentials are preferred but not required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with SAP, MRP, or comparable software is 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 lbs. and perform work in a manufacturing shop environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a union environment.
Qualifications
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
Pay
$XX.XX per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
First shift, Monday through Friday from 6:25 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.