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Why Kennametal?
For over eight decades, our employees have helped customers around the world manufacture with precision and efficiency to build everything from airplanes to electric vehicles to medical devices. Our commitment to excellence isn't just a goal; it's ingrained in everything we do. We believe in the power of collaboration and individual accountability, where every voice is valued, and each team member plays a crucial role in shaping our future. Together, we push the boundaries of what's possible, driving change and transforming how everyday life is built.
The Role
Join our Quality team as a Quality Technician at our Newport facility, where you'll play a vital role in protecting our customers by ensuring products meet the highest quality standards. You'll conduct chemical and mechanical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products while maintaining meticulous documentation and data integrity. This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with quality control, assurance, and production teams in a collaborative environment. You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing data, identifying trends, and supporting problem-solving activities. Your work directly impacts our reputation for delivering precision and reliability to customers across aerospace, defense, energy, and transportation industries.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct chemical, mechanical, and visual inspections of materials and finished products according to established protocols
- Maintain accurate sample traceability and documentation in laboratory systems to ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity
- Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and accurate results
- Analyze quality data, identify trends, and propose process improvements while supporting cross-functional problem-solving activities
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What We Need To See From You
- You possess knowledge in science fields with quality control experience in industrial environments
- You demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis, and record-keeping with knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
- You work effectively both as a collaborative team member and independently, with strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards
Competitive benefits include holiday entitlement, company sick pay, pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, and access to our Employee Impact Awards program.
Ready to make an impact? Apply for the Quality Technician position at Kennametal, Newport. We'd love to hear from you!
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
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