At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure product quality through chemical and mechanical testing in a collaborative team.
- Company: Join Kennametal, a leader in precision manufacturing with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive benefits including holiday entitlement, private medical insurance, and pension.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on industries like aerospace and energy while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Knowledge in science and quality control experience are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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.
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.
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.
- 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!
Quality Technician employer: Kennametal, Inc.
At Kennametal, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and accountable work culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our Newport facility offers competitive benefits, including private medical insurance and a robust pension plan, alongside opportunities for professional growth through continuous improvement initiatives. Join us as a Quality Technician and be part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in manufacturing across critical industries.
