2nd Shift QC Technician – CMM Metrology & IATF 16949 Foundry

Impact Solutions; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Solutions in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is seeking a detail-oriented 2nd Shift QC Technician to ensure product integrity on high‑pressure die casting components. You will perform first-piece, in‑process, and final inspections, verify GD&T, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This direct-hire role offers up to $41/hour based on experience, plus 401(k) match, bonuses, full benefits, and opportunities for overtime and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years tenure at each prior employer is expected.
• 2+ years quality technician experience in HPDC or metal manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of die cast components to verify customer and engineering specs.
• Verify conformance with GD&T using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Identify defects (porosity, cold shuts, flash, cracks, etc.) and lead containment actions and NCMRs.
• Review drawings and control plans to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action using 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto analyses.
• Assist with LPAs, product audits, PPAP, FAI inspections, and gauge validations.

Skills

Quality inspections

GD&T interpretation

Root cause analysis

MSA / SPC basics

Audit readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

CMM

Job description

Job Function

2nd Shift QC Technician – CMM Metrology & IATF 16949 Foundry

Up to $41.00/hr ($85k/yr) based upon experience + 401(k) Match & Bonuses

• Cedarburg, WI
• 2nd Shift (Mon–Fri)
• Direct-Hire
• Pay & Incentives: Up to $41.00/hr based upon experience + 401(k) with match, pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, full benefits, and opportunities to earn additional hours of bonus PTO per year for strong attendance.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Predictable 2nd shift schedule (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday – Friday) providing consistent evening routine stability.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with one of the largest independent die casting manufacturers featuring high employee stability (40% tenure over 10+ years) and tier-one OEM partnerships (Caterpillar, Harley-Davidson, Kohler, Warner).
• Core Functional Scope: Execute first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections, conduct root-cause defect investigations, and verify GD&T and dimensional conformance on high-pressure die cast components.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires strong job stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), 2+ years of quality technician experience in high-pressure die casting or metal manufacturing, a maximum 45-minute commute of Cedarburg, WI, and US work authorization.

A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to ensure product integrity on their 2nd shift production floor. Responsible for executing rigorous inspections on automated, high-pressure aluminum casting operations, this seat plays a direct role in driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting complex component defects, and maintaining strict compliance with tier-one OEM and ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality standards.

Joining an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the team boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire position offers outstanding hourly earnings, long-term stability, strong 401(k) matching, and structured career advancement opportunities in an employee-first work environment.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Perform Comprehensive Inspections: Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of die cast components to verify exact customer and engineering specifications.
• Utilize Precision Metrology Tools: Verify product conformance using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Detect & Contain Defects: Conduct visual inspections for common die casting defects such as porosity, cold shuts, flash, blisters, misruns, soldering, cracks, and dimensional nonconformance, issuing NCMRs and leading containment activities.
• Interpret Blueprints & Technical Data: Review production against engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, control plans, and work instructions.
• Drive Root-Cause Investigations: Support root cause analysis and corrective action using structured quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
• Support Audits & Quality Systems: Complete layered process audits (LPAs), product audits, PPAP activities, FAI inspections, capability studies, and gauge validations in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Job Stability Required: Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Die Casting & Manufacturing Experience: 2+ years of hands-on quality technician experience directly within high-pressure die casting (HPDC) or metal component manufacturing environments.
• Technical & Blueprint Skills: Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications with a solid working knowledge of GD&T and precision measuring instruments.
• Commutable Radius: Must reside within a 45-minute maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Education & Authorization: High School Diploma or GED required (Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing preferred); must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• CMM Metrology: Experience operating and/or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• APQP / Quality Documentation: Familiarity with SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP submission workflows.
• Quality Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) designation or formal quality discipline coursework.