Quality Technician
Allegheny Surface Technology · Custer City, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Allegheny Surface Technology (industrial) in Custer City, PA. You’ll be responsible for monitoring and verifying product quality throughout the production cycle.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Internal audits
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $51k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 33 live postings that list pay, out of 547 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 20 other live quality postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 35+)
Similar roles usually ask 35+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- FDA / GMP 33%
- Team leadership 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Allegheny Surface Technology
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Allegheny Surface TechnologyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
qualifications
- ✓Incentives: Eligible for gain sharing
Benefits
At Allegheny Bradford, we support our team with a full suite of benefits, including:
Requirements
As part of the hiring process, candidates who meet the criteria above must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, background check, and any required pre-employment testing.
Contact
Lexi Novosel, HR Representative
Allegheny Bradford Corporation
Phone: 814-362-2590 ext. 312
Fax: 814-362-7081
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Quality Technician
Bradford, PA | Full-Time | 1st Shift (4 Day Workweek-Enjoy a 3 Day Weekend) | Precision-Focused Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Technician to join our team in Lewis Run, PA. In this hands-on manufacturing-based role, you’ll ensure that every product coming into & leaving our facility meets rigorous standards for quality, compliance, and craftsmanship.
Who Are We?
We are Allegheny Bradford Corporation , a premier manufacturer of high-purity stainless steel process equipment, proudly serving biotech, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and related industries. Every piece of equipment we craft begins with a deep commitment to quality, a standard upheld from start to finish. Our products are polished. Our people? Even more so.
Why Now?
With continued growth across our industries, we are expanding our quality team to uphold the standards our customers rely on. If you have strong attention to detail, a problem‑solving mindset, and a passion for precision, we want to hear from you. Your growth is our priority too. We are committed to developing talent from within and providing opportunities for those who show initiative and a drive to succeed.
What Will You Do?
As a Quality Technician , you’ll be responsible for monitoring and verifying product quality throughout the production cycle. Key duties include:
Performing in-process and final product inspections to ensure compliance with
- •Inspect all materials and equipment and ensure they are in accordance with spec
- •Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections to ensure compliance with specifications and customer expectations
- •Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
- •Participate in First Article Inspections and recommend process improvements
- •Document inspection results, test data, and product disposition
- •Support internal audits, corrective/preventive actions
- •Perform quality evaluations — including surface finish, borescope inspections, and regulatory code compliance (ASME/BPE, 3A, PED, MOM)
- •Provide technical support to production teams regarding product quality
- •Obtain VTII Certification-training provided
Tools & Technology
- •Inspection tools: Calipers, Pin Gauges, Scales, Height Gage, Profilometers including calibration and maintenance of quality tools
- •Digital tools: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Dynamic AX ERP system, PDF software
What is Required?
- •High School Diploma or GED
- •Two-year degree in a related field or equivalent work experience (2+ years)
- •Use of proper PPE as safety is a top priority
- •Strong math, measurement, and blueprint reading skills
- •Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- •Ability to read technical procedures, work instructions, and regulatory documentation
- •Ability to work independently as well as cross functionally
- •Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs. with frequent standing, walking, reaching and use of fine motor skills
- •Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
Benefits Include
- •Health & Welfare for You & Your Family – Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental & Critical Illness Ins, EAP (All within 60 days)
- •Retirement – 401K with company match
- •Paid Time Off – Vacation, PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, Bereavement
- •Career Development – Education Assistance and skill-building opportunities
Application
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