1st Shift Quality Technician Lead

Nolte Precise Manufacturing; Nolte (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nolte Precise Manufacturing seeks a detail-oriented 1st Shift Quality Technician Lead to oversee inspection of CNC parts, verify dimensions, and enforce GD&T specifications. You will guide the inspection workflow, support operators, and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead the calibration program, 5S, and monthly metrics, mentoring technicians and interfacing with customers on certification data. This is a full‑time, on‑site role in Cincinnati, OH.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate and convey information to others.
• Must be able to verify operator and machine performance against production docs and customer specs.
• Advanced blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined parts and record results promptly.
• Prepare non-conforming material reports.
• Operate and program CMM equipment using PC‑DMIS.
• Support operators with quality inquiries and initiatives.
• Lead calibration program and daily 5S standards.
• Mentor junior quality technicians and coordinate with customers on certification packages.

Skills

Quality inspection

CMM programming

GD&T knowledge

Blueprint reading

Statistics

Leadership

Tools

PC‑DMIS

Oasis

Discus

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Nolte Precise Manufacturing

1st Shift Quality Technician Lead

Cincinnati, OH

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Tech Lead to support CNC machining operations. This role is responsible for inspecting machined parts, verifying dimensions, and ensuring all components meet strict quality and GD&T specifications. The Quality Tech Lead will guide inspection workflows, support operators, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Primary Job Duties

• Complete designated inspections and record results in a timely manner
• Prepare and process non-conforming material reports
• Operate and program CMM equipment using PC-DMIS
• Support production personnel quality questions and initiatives
• Lead and participate in the calibration program
• Lead and verify daily maintenance and 5S standards
• Communicate work status to team members
• Mentor and oversee quality technicians.
• Interface with customers for certification packages and other inspection information.
• Prepare and submit monthly metric reports.
• Follow policies and procedures, Vision, Values, Principles, and Philosophies.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Any specifically assigned task.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Must be able to communicate and convey information to others.
• Must be able to use and select tools. gauges, and work aids to perform tasks.
• Must be able to prioritize work duties to reflect frequent changes, delays, and/or unexpected events during the work shift.
• Must be able to precisely verify operator and machine performance against production documentation and customer specifications.
• Must be able to make decisions using the principles of logic in a timely manner.
• Excellent Math skills up to and including Statistics.
• Ability to prepare basic communication and reports.
• Advanced blueprint reading.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Ability to use calibration tooling.
• Microsoft office software.
• Experience with machining or AS9100 is a plus.
• CMM programming knowledge
• Oasis programming knowledge is a plus
• Working knowledge of Discus

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 25lbs, including bending, twisting, crouching, etc.
• Must be able to work with oils/coolants
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• Must be able to frequently stand or walk for long periods of time