Quality Technician

Imagine being part of a tight knit team whose quality of products is so good that they have been around for nearly 180 years. Join an industry leader where you will enjoy a day shift schedule in a clean, climate-controlled facility with newer equipment to produce and help you inspect the quality of their valves to the highest degree. Experience a collaborative environment while earning competitive pay and a robust benefits package, including a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match.

Powell Vales, a company whose foundation has been built over nearly 180 years, is seeking a Quality Technician to join their team in Orangeburg, SC.

If you have at least 2 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment, know how to use various types of gauges, and are able to read and modify blueprints, you owe it to yourself to check out this opportunity.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.  Apply now!

Why Quality Professionals Join the Powell Valves Team:

Steady day shift: Monday–Friday (7:00am – 3:30pm), leaving evenings and weekends free.

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match.

Join a Company That Lasts: In business since 1846, Powell Valves has endured the test of time as an industry leader. All facilities are ISO 9001 “Worldwide Quality” certified, with an expanding product line serving a diverse range of industries—providing true long-term stability.

Work in a Modern, Clean Facility: this facility features newer equipment, a clean environment, and a strong focus on safety.

Thrive in a Small-Shop Culture: Large enough to lead the industry, yet small enough to offer a close-knit environment where coworkers know each other and every voice is heard.

Earn Competitive Pay: Compensation is up to $48,000 annually.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Interface with Powell Engineering on design changes, drawing updates and engineering change requests including but not limited to submission, tracking and training of such changes

Calibrate, repair, and maintain all gauges, measuring tools and instruments for Powell Valves

Advise, assist and troubleshoot quality and technical problems in Assembly, Machine Shop, Stores and Shipping

Review and investigate causes of productions scrap

Process and investigate returns, prepare reports and communicate with Customer Service and customers

Identify, plan and suggest/implement improvements in all processes

Audit records, procedures and instructions; initiate immediate corrections

Maintain and monitor for changes in procedures, work instructions and form; write and edit as necessary

Develop and enhance procedures and methods for calibration, tests and measurement

Review, analyze and investigate data from tests, scrap and productions reports including returns

Schedule and prepare shipments of gauges, tools and instruments for calibration service

Review, inspect and report on vendor performance and quality of product received

Audit cryogenic cleaning area and process

Manage and monitor requirements for EPA, OSHA and SCDHEC

Assist with quality related programs and procedures and direction of plan to the other QA/QC personnel.

Assist with establishing process improvements and improve the product quality to reduce product defects.

About the Company:

The Wm Powell Company is a privately held global manufacturer that has been in business since 1846. Their experience as a pioneer in the development of industrial valves encompasses over a century and a half of craftsmanship and valve know-how. Through modern engineering and product development, the Wm. Powell Company has been a leader in changes to the industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.