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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