Ametek, Inc. logo

Quality Assurance Technician

Ametek, Inc. North Carolina, United States

onsite
Posted Aug 21, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Quality Assurance (QA) Technician; experienced (5–10 years related experience; HS/GED required, Associate/technical degree preferred).

**Location & work type: ** Not specified in text. (Posting includes physical-labor requirements.)

**Stack/tools: **

  • Inspection equipment: micrometers, calipers, height gauges, video inspection systems, comparator, pin/thread gauges

  • Testing: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Destructive Testing as required

  • Documentation/software: Microsoft Office (Oracle experience a plus)

  • QA standards: blueprint reading; ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T)

  • AI: ability/willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity/quality/cost; critically evaluate AI outputs

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Perform inspections on in-house and supplier-manufactured products/components; qualify products and verify conformity to specifications

  • Quarantine and document non-conforming materials (including customer returns and supplied items) and complete corrective action follow-through

  • Communicate non-conformances, collaborate on resolutions, and maintain audit/reject log reporting (including common-cause entries)

**Must-have skills: **

  • Strong inspection fundamentals, including gear measurement/evaluation (gears/gear forms)

  • Proficiency with common metrology/inspection tools listed above

  • Blueprint/technical drawing interpretation and GD&T understanding (ANSI Y14.5)

  • Accurate documentation/dis

Full Description

As the Quality Assurance Technician, you will ensure non-conforming components are quarantined as required by documented procedures. You will assign notification/corrective action requirements and follow through to completion and will also be responsible for ensuring all nonconforming materials are accurately documented and dispositioned as required for both Supplied items and Customer returns. You will also inspect and qualify products based on inspection methods, procedures, and processes.

What you will do

Perform inspections on all products and components manufactured in-house or from outside suppliers to ensure conformance to business specifications

Confirm that accompanying documentation meets requirements

Perform roving shop floor inspections as needed or required

Perform Non-Destructive Testing and Destructive Testing as required in process and upon receipt

Communicate non-conformances to applicable departments and collaborate on resolutions

Complete assigned audits as assigned or scheduled

Document common cause non-conformances into reject logs and applicable reports

Work in a safe manner following safety requirements, protocols, and procedures

Perform all other duties as directed or required

What we are looking for

High School diploma or GED required; Technical degree or Associates preferred

5-10 years related experience; or combination of education and experience

Experience in measuring and evaluating gears and gear forms

Ability to use all common inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, video inspection systems, comparator, and pin and thread gauges

Ability to read and understand blueprints, including the definitions of ANSI Y14.5 (GD&T) symbols and their relationships

Must be comfortable using various software programs including Microsoft Office; Oracle experience a plus

Strong communication and organizational skills a must

Ability to work as both an individual contributor and in a team environment

Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly

Must have good manual dexterity and visual acuity

Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

#LI-JT1

Quality AssuranceInspectionNon-Destructive TestingDestructive TestingBlueprint ReadingGD&TMicrometersCalipersHeight GaugesVideo Inspection SystemsComparatorPin GaugesThread GaugesMicrosoft OfficeOracleCommunication

Cookies & analytics consent

We serve candidates globally, so we only activate Google Tag Manager and other analytics after you opt in. This keeps us aligned with GDPR/UK DPA, ePrivacy, LGPD, and similar rules. Essential features still run without analytics cookies.

Read how we use data in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.