Lab Technician / QA Night Shift Lead

Qualified Staffing; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualified Staffing in Michigan seeks a Lab Technician / QA Nightshift Lead to oversee inspection and CMM programming for automotive components on the 2nd shift (4:30pm – 4am). The role emphasizes leadership, accurate blueprint reading, and reliable quality documentation within a lab environment.

The position requires CMM programming experience, GD&T/SPC knowledge, and familiarity with Zeiss Calypso software. Direct hire with competitive hourly pay of $29-39.

Qualifications

• CMM programming is required and should align with customer specs.
• GD&T, SPC knowledge applied to quality inspections and processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret drawings accurately.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for night shift teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Write CMM programs for new program launches based on customer specs.
• Verify parts meet specs with engineering during launches.
• Perform CMM or layout inspection on parts as required.
• Maintain quality logs and ensure FPA parts are completed on time.
• Organize lab space and keep housekeeping compliant.
• Assist with gage R&R, calibration, and calibration setups.
• Communicate quality information between shifts and with QA supervisor.

Skills

CMM programming

GD&T

SPC

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Zeiss Calypso software

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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