Lab Tech - Quality

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking an individual to provide testing data for existing and prospective projects, ensuring customer performance metrics and requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will operate the quality lab, conduct various tests, and maintain color standards. A high school diploma is required, and previous experience is preferred but not necessary, as training will be provided.

The role includes medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the quality lab including first piece testing.
• Maintain color harmony standards.
• Operate salt spray booth and humidity testing.
• Track all internal and external project testing.

Skills

Competent written and verbal skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)

Familiarity with coating technologies

Basic tests related to coating technologies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microscopy

Job description

X-Cel Industries, 21121 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Job Summary/Objective

Provide testing data for existing and prospective projects to assure customers performance metrics and requirements are met.

Job Responsibilities

• Safe and clean operation of the quality lab to include first piece testing on all product lines processed each day.
• Color harmony and maintenance of color standards and Macbeth light table.
• Operation of salt spray booth, water immersion booth, humidity testing as needed.
• Tracking of all internal and external project testing, lab microscope.
• Storing and organizing part retains.
• Fulfill company's International Material Data System (IMDS) requirements of the customer.
• Maintaining weekly scrap logs for lab-tested parts.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Competent written and verbal skills. Computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word. Familiarity with X-Rite, Wave scan, microscopy, film-build, and orange peel. Ability to perform basic tests related to coating technologies (crosshatch adhesion, cure rubs). Cutting of metal and plastic parts for testing.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED. Previous experience is preferred but not required. X-Cel will train.

Laboratory/office, manufacturing plant.

Physical Demands

This Job Profile is subject to periodic revision by Management.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

X-Cel Industries, 21121 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, Michigan, United States of America