Quality Technician I

Keel•Ladson, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. When you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. They build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions. 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.

Requirements

0–2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read blueprints and use tape measures, calipers, and micrometers
Basic Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certificate

Responsibilities

Measure and visually inspect parts to verify conformance to specifications
Approve incoming materials, in process production, and finished goods based on documented standards.
Document inspection results in reports and logs
Initiate non-conformance reports as directed
Communicate required adjustments to Production Supervisor
Maintain measurement equipment by following operating instructions and verifying calibration status
Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives
Support ISO9001 quality system requirements
Perform other duties as assigned