Quality Technician I

Built 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 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 

Mission Readiness:

• Associate degree or technical certificate preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• 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 

Competencies: 

• Upholds Safety & Quality Standards. 
• Embodies Esprit de Corps. 
• Relentless Customer Focus 
• Conveys Integrity, Trust & Professionalism 
• Executes with Excellence & Velocity  

Travel 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 Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you: 

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth

We Do Fun Things, Plus More! 

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com 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 Veterans

What we build, builds us.

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