Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

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Quality Piedmont , South Carolina Professional Direct Hire Oct 13, 2026

Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift)

Location: Piedmont, SC
Pay: $23.17/hour + $2.00 shift premium
Shift: 2ndShift (Overtime as Needed)

Position Summary

JTEKT is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support manufacturing operations by performing inspections, verifying product quality, and assisting with manufacturing problem solving in a high-volume automotive environment. This role works closely with production to ensure products meet customer specifications while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections on components and assemblies using precision measuring equipment.
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Assist with product testing and verification activities.
• Support investigations and containment of nonconforming material.
• Participate in manufacturing problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support 5S, preventive maintenance, and general quality lab housekeeping.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous quality inspection experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment .
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Height gauges
  • Indicators
  • Other inspection equipment
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspection documentation.
• Experience with manufacturing problem solving and working with production teams.
• Stable work history and strong attention to detail.

Preferred (Not Required)

• CMM operation or programming experience.
• GD&T and SPC experience.
• Gage calibration experience.
• Heat treat inspection or metallurgy exposure.
• Weld inspection or weld testing experience.
• Experience working within IATF 16949 or ISO quality systems.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a strong quality background in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
• Enjoys working directly with production to resolve quality concerns.
• Is comfortable using precision measuring equipment.
• Takes pride in producing accurate, consistent work.
• Is dependable, safety-conscious, and enjoys working in a team environment.