Quality Technician - Rochester, NH

Albany International Corp. is a publicly traded company that is a leading materials science company specializing in engineered components through advanced materials processing and automation. Its two core businesses are: Albany Machine Clothing, the global leader in custom-designed fabrics and process belts for paper production; and Albany Engineered Composites, a growing provider of advanced engineered composite components for commercial and military aerospace applications.

The Quality Technician is a hands-on role based on the production floor, focused on inspecting composite and aircraft parts to ensure they meet safety, regulatory, and customer standards. This position supports in-process and final inspections, utilizes measurement tools, and maintains precise documentation. It plays a vital part in upholding quality and compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is not a desk-based engineering position-The role requires an active floor presence and close collaboration with operators, engineers, and supervisors.

Company Values

All employees are expected to embody Albany's core values:

• Albany Wins Together

• Count on Each Other

• Own Your Actions

• Care About Each Other

• Share Your Enthusiasm

Job Responsibilities

In performing their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to adhere to Albany's current values: Albany Wins Together, Count on Each Other, Own Your Actions, Care About Each Other, and Share Your Enthusiasm. Safety must always come first; we never compromise on safety for the sake of achieving another objective. Employees are also responsible for the health and safety of themselves and each other.

• In this position, you will put safety first at all times, never compromise on safety for the obtainment of other objectives. You will be responsible for health and safety of themselves and coworkers.
• You will conduct in-process and final visual inspections of composite aerospace parts to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and document nonconformances using precision measurement tools and visual inspection criteria.
• Dimensional measurements using calipers, micrometers, height gages, etc.
• Document inspection results by written reports & electronic data entry into database or SAP.
• Some level of analytical ability to assess and implemented quality engineering decisions.
• Support and engage in our AEC Quality System.
• Expect that you will continuously improve job knowledge through training and individual work.

Require Competencies

• High School or GED Equivalent Required.

• Good mechanical aptitude and use of basic hand and power tools.

• Basic math skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to understand and follow training materials, technical drawings, and work instructions.

• Proper use of safety and personal protective equipment.

• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, SAP)

• Positive outlook and commitment to the Quality function as a service to all customers and an absolute commitment to Aircraft Safety.

• Relevant Work Experience: Worked in a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of QS 9000 & Aerospace AS9100 Quality Systems.

• Ability to communicate in English via written and spoken words.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering instructions.

• Minimum 6 months in current role.

• Must be able to complete multi-task with minimal direct supervision.

Desired Competencies

• Knowledge of the Lean Manufacturing /Six Sigma methodology is a plus.

• SAP/MRP system experience is considered a plus.

• 3 years equivalent experience in regulated field preferred.

Physical Working Conditions

• Must be able to stoop, crouch, walk, pull, light lifting (up to 25 pounds), grasp, hear, visual acuity, kneel, reach, push, talk, stand with or without reasonable accommodations.

• All candidates for roles that directly manufacture, or disposition product shall receive eye exams (for color-blindness) and a rudimentary English reading examination prior to receiving a job offer, and annually while employed.