Quality Technician Lead – 1st Shift
Our Client | Precision Manufacturing
Schedule & Pay
- Shift: 1st Shift
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
- Alternative Schedule: 6:30 AM–4:30 PM for employees who prefer not to take a lunch
- Pay: $20-$40 hourly based off experience
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Technician Lead to support quality operations within a precision CNC machining and manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for inspecting machined components, verifying dimensions, ensuring products meet strict customer specifications, and maintaining quality standards throughout production.
The Quality Technician Lead will provide guidance and mentorship to other quality technicians, oversee inspection processes, support production personnel, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills, CMM programming knowledge, and experience working with precision measuring equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform designated inspections and accurately document inspection results.
- Inspect machined components to ensure compliance with blueprints, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
- Prepare and process non-conforming material reports.
- Operate and program CMM equipment using PC-DMIS.
- Support production employees with quality-related questions and initiatives.
- Lead and participate in the company's calibration program.
- Oversee and verify daily maintenance and 5S standards.
- Communicate inspection progress, work status, and priorities to team members.
- Mentor, train, and oversee quality technicians.
- Communicate with customers regarding certification packages and inspection documentation.
- Prepare and submit monthly quality metric reports.
- Follow company policies, procedures, values, and quality standards.
- Maintain reliable attendance and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively guide and support others.
- Advanced blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
- Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience selecting and using precision measuring tools, gauges, and inspection equipment.
- CMM programming knowledge, preferably PC-DMIS.
- Working knowledge of Discus.
- Oasis programming experience is a plus.
- Experience in precision machining or an AS9100 manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Ability to use calibration equipment and maintain calibration records.
- Strong mathematical skills, including statistics.
- Ability to prepare basic reports and communicate inspection findings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and adjust to changing production demands.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Preferred Experience
- CNC machining or precision manufacturing experience.
- CMM operation and programming.
- PC-DMIS software.
- Oasis programming knowledge.
- Discus software.
- AS9100 quality standards.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, or training quality technicians.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Frequent bending, twisting, crouching, and standing as needed.
- Ability to work around machining oils and coolants.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels.
- Ability to follow all required safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
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