
Quality Technician
🔎At a Glance
Company: Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc.
Location: Louisville, KY (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $60,000 – $70,000 per year (DOE)
Experience Level: Mid (2–5+ years)
Industry: Precision Machining & Industrial Repair
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Why This Role Exists
Atlas Machine & Supply supports complex machining and repair operations where quality is critical and no two jobs are the same. This Quality Technician role exists to provide hands-on inspection support for one-off, non-production work — ensuring issues are caught early, inspection methods are chosen intelligently, and quality processes continue to improve as the business grows.
This role also offers a clear growth path into advanced Quality roles based on performance, capability, and interest.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Independently determine the appropriate inspection method based on part geometry, tolerances, and job requirements
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections
- Use precision inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, and similar equipment
- Conduct special inspections such as:
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT)
- Material analysis using LIB gun
- Surface profile / roughness measurements
- Hardness testing
- Read and interpret blueprints and GD&T to define inspection requirements
- Perform dimensional checks using Faro Arm or similar equipment
- Document inspection results and nonconformances accurately
- Tag, segregate, and track parts requiring rework or hold status
- Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and team leads to resolve quality concerns
- Manage and maintain the calibration system for measuring equipment
- Support ISO 9001 compliance, internal audits, customer audits, and QMS training
- Maintain a clean, organized inspection area and support continuous improvement initiatives
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Tools, Systems & Equipment
You’ll work with:
- Inspection Tools: Micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gauges, surface roughness tools
- Advanced Inspection: Faro Arm, NDT equipment, hardness testers
- Systems & Software: Calibration systems, inspection records, ERP/QMS platforms
- Standards: ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems (QMS)
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What We’re Looking For
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2–3+ years of experience in a machine shop environment with a strong quality focus
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
- Ability to perform independent inspections on one-off, non-production jobs
- Understanding of machining processes and inspection fundamentals
- Willingness to learn and apply ISO 9001 and QMS procedures
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely operate cranes and lifts
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills
Preferred (Not Required):
- 5+ years of Quality Control or Inspection experience
- Technical or vocational training in machining or manufacturing
- Experience with Faro Arm, Laser Tracker, CMM, or related software
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Epicor ERP, SharePoint, or similar systems
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001
- Experience supporting root cause analysis and nonconformance investigations
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Why Technicians Like Working at Atlas
Team members choose Atlas Machine & Supply because:
- Quality plays a central role in the business — not an afterthought
- Work is high-mix and non-repetitive, requiring real judgment and skill
- Clear growth paths into advanced Quality and leadership roles
- A culture built on ownership, trust, teamwork, and accountability
- Long-term stability with a fourth-generation, family-owned company
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 annually (DOE)
Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Parental leave
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Apply
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Years of experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience
Salary range
- 60,000 to 69,999 per year