Quality Technician I

Quality Technician IBuilt on experience. Built for skill. Built for you.Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. That means when you join Keel, you're joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.Your mission:The Quality Technician I performs basic inspection and testing activities to ensure incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products meet customer and company specifications. This role works under close supervision and supports quality assurance processes within a manufacturing environment.Explore the depth of the role:Measure and visually inspect parts to verify conformance to specificationsApprove incoming materials, in process production, and finished goods based on documented standards.Document inspection results in reports and logsInitiate non-conformance reports as directedCommunicate required adjustments to Production SupervisorMaintain measurement equipment by following operating instructions and verifying calibration statusParticipate in training and continuous improvement initiativesSupport ISO9001 quality system requirementsPerform other duties as assignedRequirements:Mission readiness:Associate degree or technical certificate preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience0–2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environmentAbility to read blueprints and use tape measures, calipers, and micrometersBasic Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)Strong attention to detail and documentation skillsCompetencies:Upholds Safety & Quality Standards.Embodies Esprit de Corps.Relentless Customer FocusConveys Integrity, Trust & ProfessionalismExecutes with Excellence & VelocityTravel requirements:Between facilities as needed.Physical requirements:May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.Become a part of our builders and you too can...Uphold Safety and Quality StandardsEmbody Team SpiritRelentless Customer FocusConvey Integrity, Trust, and ProfessionalismExecute with Excellence and VelocityWhat Keel will build for you:Comprehensive Benefit PackageCompetitive Pay401K MatchHSA/FSAPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffInternal Referral Bonus OpportunitiesShift DifferentialsOvertime PotentialPaid on the Job TrainingCertification Sponsorship OpportunitiesCommitted to Individual Career GrowthWe Do Fun Things, Plus More!Need assistance? If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransWhat we build, builds us.