Quality Technician

K&K Technical • Georgetown, KY

43d • $32 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Technician with strong automotive quality metrology experience to support new model launches and pre-production activities. This role is responsible for verifying body weld tooling and part accuracy, supporting initial vehicle builds, and providing quality feedback during prototype and pre-production phases. The ideal candidate will have experience with portable CMM equipment, sheet metal quality inspection, and body structure analysis within automotive or aerospace manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-5 years of automotive or aerospace quality metrology experience, preferably in sheet metal quality assurance.
• Hands-on experience using portable CMM equipment, scanners, and laser trackers, including: FARO, Vectorarm, Leica, Creaform
• Experience with 3D inspection and comparison software, including: PolyWorks, CAM2, Scene, PC-DMIS
• Strong understanding of automotive body structures and dimensional quality processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools for adjusting and modifying part datums.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to create and maintain schedules.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, off-shifts, and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Portable CMM experience (FARO, Vectorarm, Perceptron, Leica, or Creaform)
• Automotive or aerospace metrology experience (2-5 years)
• Sheet metal quality inspection experience
• Body structure and weld tooling knowledge
• 3D inspection software experience (PolyWorks, CAM2, Scene, PC-DMIS)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to support pre-production builds and new model launch activities

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CATIA and other 3D modeling software.
• Previous experience supporting new model launches and pre-production vehicle builds.
• Experience troubleshooting body fitment and tooling concerns in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Verify body weld tooling and component accuracy using portable CMM equipment, including FARO, Vectorarm, and Perceptron systems.
• Inspect parts and assemblies using hand tools and quality checking fixtures.
• Gather and analyze part information from digital engineering systems such as PolyWorks, CATIA, and 3D imaging software.
• Support sheet metal sub-assembly and body build trials during pre-production events.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, parts, and fitment issues.
• Analyze part and sub-assembly data and provide feedback to project leaders and engineering teams.
• Participate in new model launches and first vehicle builds.
• Maintain schedules and support project timelines.
• Work effectively in both independent and team environments while adapting to changing priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED