Lab Technician / QA Night Shift Lead

Qualified Staffing; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing is hiring a Lab Technician / QA Nightshift Lead in Macomb, MI for a direct-hire, 2nd shift position from 4:30pm to 4:00am. The role pays $29-39/hour and requires CMM programming experience with CMM inspection and quality systems expertise.

The candidate will lead the lab team, ensure FPA and first article quality, maintain housekeeping, and coordinate with engineering to meet customer specifications on new programs.

Qualifications

• CMM programming is required.
• Zeiss Calypso software – preferred.
• Quality Systems and Procedures.
• GD&T, SPC.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• M&M, Comparator and Contractor capabilities.
• Lab Measurement Equipment and Shop Floor gauges.
• Leadership and Good Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

• Write CMM programs for new program launches based on customer specs.
• Verify parts meet customer specs with engineering and setup departments.
• Perform CMM or layout inspection on parts.
• Maintain QA log for all inspections.
• Ensure timely completion of First Article parts.
• Organize the lab and maintain housekeeping.
• File quality documents and label properly.
• Support gage R&R studies and calibrations.
• Set up gauging as required.
• Participate in quality problem solving and corrective actions.
• Communicate quality information between shifts.
• Report shift activities to QA supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CMM programming

Zeiss Calypso

Quality Systems

SPC

M&M, gage systems

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

Gage equipment

Job description

LAB TECHNICIAN / QA NIGHTSHIFT LEAD

Macomb, MI

Direct Hire

$29-39/hr.

2nd Shift (4:30pm – 4am)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write CMM programs for new program launches based on customer specifications provided by engineering department
• Work with Engineering and Set-up department to verify that parts meet customer specifications on new program launches
• Perform CMM or technical layout inspection on all parts as required
• Maintain Q # Log for all complete part inspections
• Ensure first piece approval (FPA) parts are completed in a timely manner.
• Organize the Lab and insist Lab housekeeping is maintained.
• File all Quality documents in assigned area. Files need to be organized and labeled.
• Perform LPA’s and assist with final audits, gage R&R studies and gage calibration.
• Setup gauging as required.
• Participate in quality problem solving, corrective actions and provide support to other departments.
• Communicate internal quality information between shifts.
• Communicate line-up from QA supervisor to nightshift personnel
• Oversee completion of all assigned afternoon shift tasks
• Report shift activities to QA supervisor

• Follow Housekeeping, Safety (lockout/tagout) & Environmental requirements (recycling, labeling, spills and programs)
• Continuous improvement ideas in safety, productivity, quality, housekeeping
• Other duties as defined by your Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

• CMM programming is required
• Zeiss Calypso software – preferred
• Quality Systems and Procedures
• GD&T, SPC
• Ability to read blueprints
• M&M, Comparator and Contractor capabilities
• Lab Measurement Equipment and Shop Floor gages
• Leadership and Good Communication Skills

Machining Skills:

• Production Parts Knowledge: Experience with automotive components and machined castings and forgings, such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission castings, brackets, and shafts
• Production Speed & Drift: Familiarity with how high-speed CNC cycles can cause tool wear, thermal expansion, and part drift over longer production runs
• Gauges & Fixtures: Familiarity with custom automotive attribute gauges, go/no-go gauges, production fixtures, and surface plate layouts
• First-Article & In-Process Inspection: Machining experience provides a strong foundation for quickly qualifying first-article parts and identifying issues during changeovers
• Root Cause Analysis (8D / PPAP): When a CMM identifies a dimensional deviation, machining knowledge can help trace the issue back to a specific variable, such as a worn insert, loose fixture, tool wear, or thermal expansion

Relevant Machining Knowledge:

• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read complex engineering drawings and understand tolerances, symbols, and datum structures
• Material Behavior: Understanding how different metals respond to cutting tools, heat, and clamping pressure, and how these factors can affect part dimensions
• Manufacturing Processes: Background with CNC mills, lathes, or manual machining helps identify common machining-related issues such as burrs, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.
• Zeiss Calypso Software: Ability to utilize, read, and write inspection programs
• Root Cause Problem Solving: When the CMM identifies an out-of-tolerance condition, machining experience can help determine the likely source of dimensional variation
• Shop Floor Communication: Ability to speak the same language as machinists and production personnel, making it easier to communicate measurement results, discuss adjustments, and resolve quality issues

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