Quality Technician

Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 7:00-3:00 PM The Quality Technician is a hands-on role based on the production floor, focused on inspecting composite and aircraft parts to ensure they meet safety, regulatory, and customer standards.

This position supports in-process and final inspections, utilizes measurement tools, and maintains precise documentation.

It plays a vital part in upholding quality and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is not a desk-based engineering position-it involves active floor presence, working closely with operators and reporting to a Quality Supervisor.

The role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with inspection processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany's current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm.

Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective.

Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

* Put Safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives.

Responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers.

* Conduct in-process and final visual inspections of composite aerospace parts to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

* Identify and document nonconformances using precision measurement tools and visual inspection criteria.

* Dimensional measurements using calipers, micrometers, height gages, etc..

* Document inspection results by written reports & electronic data entry into database or SAP * Some level of analytical ability to assess and implemented quality engineering decisions * Support and engage in our AEC Quality System.

* Continuously improve job knowledge through training and individual work * Position Competencies: * Good mechanical aptitude and use of basic hand and power tools * Basic math skills * Attention to detail * Ability to understand and follow training materials, technical drawings, and work instructions.

* Proper use of safety and personal protective equipment.

* Basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, SAP) * Ability to communicate in English via written and spoken words * Positive outlook and commitment to the Quality function as a service to all customers and an absolute commitment to Aircraft Safety * Relevant Work Experience: Worked in a manufacturing environment.

* Knowledge of QS 9000 & Aerospace AS9100 Quality Systems.

Lean Manufacturing /Six Sigma methodology a plus.

* High School diploma, GED or equivalent required * Physical demands of the job include stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, light lifting (up to 25 pounds), grasping, hearing, visual acuity, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing.

* All candidates for roles that directly manufacture, or disposition product shall receive eye exams (for color-blindness) and a rudimentary English reading examination prior to receiving a job offer, and annually while employed.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering instructions.

Position Qualifications (Education, Certifications, Physical) * High School or GED Equivalent Required * 3 years equivalent experience in regulated field preferred * Experience with MS-Word, Excel, Access and Power Point for word processing and documentation support * Must be able to complete multiple prioritized tasks with minimal direct supervision while maintaining focus on preventative activities.

* SAP/MRP system experience considered a plus.

* Minimum 6 months in current role.