2nd Shift Quality Technician - Injection Mold Plastics

KCM Technical; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

KCM Technical in Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented 2nd Shift Quality Technician specializing in Injection Mold Plastics. You will ensure that plastic injection molding processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements through precise measurements and rigorous inspections.

You will use height gauges, CMM, vision inspection systems, Calypso software, and other tools to document results, perform audits, and support calibration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in quality control in manufacturing, preferably injection molding.
• Experience inspecting injection molded parts and interpreting drawings/blueprints.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, GMP, and FDA-related quality practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with GD&T and precision measuring tools required.
• Strong documentation and data-entry skills for quality records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of injection molded parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Interpret blueprints, production records, and work instructions to verify specifications.
• Perform production line quality audits to ensure ISO/GMP compliance.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions in quality systems.
• Assist in calibration of measuring instruments and ensure equipment meets standards.
• Support root-cause analysis and participate in continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Documentation

Problem solving

Tools

Height gauges

CMM

Vision inspection systems

Calypso software

Job description

Job title: 2nd Shift Quality Technician - Injection Mold Plastics

Shift: 4pm to Midnight (M-F with OT as needed

)Reports to: Operations Manager /Plant Manage

rPay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hou

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Job Overvie

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Seeking a detail-oriented 2nd Shift Quality Technician specializing in Injection Mold Plastics to join a family owned and operated manufacturing team. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring that plastic injection molding processes meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectatio

ns.Your expertise will help maintain product integrity through precise measurements, rigorous inspections, and adherence to quality management systems. This is an opportunity for a proactive professional looking to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment that values precision, compliance, and continuous improveme

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Responsibilit

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  Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of injection molded parts using precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), vision inspection systems, and other measuring t
• ools.Interpret manufacturing and quality documentation including mechanical blueprints, production records, and work instructions to verify compliance with specificat
• ions.Perform quality audits on production lines to ensure adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP, HACCP, FDA regulations, and other regulatory/legal stand
• ards.Utilize Calypso software and other quality management systems to document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions efficie
• ntly.Support calibration of measuring instruments and ensure all equipment meets calibration standards for accuracy and reliabi
• lity.Assist in root cause analysis for quality issues related to dimensional discrepancies or process deviations; recommend corrective act
• ions.Participate in regular quality meetings and collaborate with manufacturing teams to promote continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO standards and quality sys

tems.
Preferred Exper

• ience:
  Hourly in process inspection of products and process parameters according to documented pro
• ceduresDocument and maintain the results of inspections, profess monitoring and quality issues including data entry into computer
• systemsPerform layered audit and off-line 100% inspection as r
• equiredProven experience in quality control or quality assurance within a manufacturing environment, preferably with injection molding or plastics proc
• essing.Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP principles, and FDA regulations relevant to medical or consumer pr
• oducts.Hands-on experience with measurement tools such as height gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), vision inspection systems, and other precision measurement instr
• uments.Familiarity with interpreting mechanical blueprints, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and production doc
• uments.Mechanical knowledge including understanding of manufacturing processes related to plastics injection m
• olding.Ability to perform data collection, analysis skills, and conduct quality audits effe