
Quality Technician
Alkegen · Buffalo, NY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Alkegen (industrial) in Buffalo, NY. AS/400 knowledge desirable, familiarity with Unifrax products, preferred.
- Tools it names
- SPC, PPAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live quality postings in New York.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 38%
- Root cause 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for PPAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: Alkegen in Buffalo
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Full description from AlkegenAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
The Quality Technician will perform product sampling, inspection and testing and document the results on the appropriate forms and data collection systems provided. The individual will also be expected to have the proper knowledge and expertise to navigate the various computer software programs and databases required to perform these tasks and other duties within the scope of the job. Other
requirements
of the position include familiarity with the product line, the ability to generate and disposition NCMR's, the proper knowledge to operate and maintain test equipment, assist with incoming raw material inspection, returned material inspection, part inspection for PPAP's, participation in gage studies, write work instructions, and auditing processes and inspection results performed by manufacturing operators. The position requires the person to be a self starter, a good communicator who actively participates in department functions and can provide suggestions towards continuous improvement. The position will require the individual to work overtime to provide shift coverage for vacations and the start-up of additional manufacturing processes. Participation in audits required when audit involves areas which fall under the technician's job duties.
The individual is expected to perform these duties in compliance with company rules, plant rules and all safety policies and practices.
Qualifications/Experience
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- ✓Prior experience in a manufacturing setting, required
- ✓Expertise with computers required
- ✓Basic math language and writing skills
- ✓AS/400 knowledge desirable, familiarity with Unifrax products, preferred
- ✓ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT).SPC and statistical training a plus
- ✓Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour continuous shift (4 on/ 4 off, rotating days/nights)
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Job
Product Testing
- •Perform product testing for in-process and finished goods
- •Audit test results from non-QA personnel
- •Assist in PPAP data generation
- •Assist in Gage study data generation
- •Generate NCMRs and communicate information from them to applicable personnel
Data Management
- •Hardcopy and electronic data entry
- •Wonderware data system use
- •Reaction to statistical trends when presented
Special Quality Testing
- •New product testing methods data collection
- •Provide summary and data on experimental tests
- •Test incoming materials as needed
Assist with Quality Systems
- •Assist in writing of plant procedures and work instructions
- •Perform audits of processes and documentation as needed
