Precision QA Technician – 2nd Shift (Metalworking)

Hougen Manufacturing, Inc; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 2nd shift at the Swartz Creek, MI facility. The role inspects and tests components to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards, records results, and supports continuous improvement.

You will calibrate equipment, follow procedures, and collaborate with production and engineering to resolve issues. The ideal candidate has strong QA/QC experience in manufacturing, reads technical drawings, and demonstrates

Qualifications

• Strong QA/QC skills for manufacturing environments.
• Quality Management and process compliance experience.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• Experience calibrating and maintaining measurement tools and testing equipment.
• Experience in mechanical or industrial manufacturing, preferably metalworking or tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specs and inspection docs.
• Attention to detail, organization and documentation with basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical coursework a plus.
• Ability to work on-site, follow safety protocols, support continuous improvement.
• Fluency with Hexagon CMM programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test components and finished products against specs.
• Perform routine quality checks and document inspection results.
• Assist with root-cause analysis for nonconformances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and calibrate measuring/testing equipment.
• Record data and prepare quality reports.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Quality Management

Analytical Skills

Data Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or coursework in quality/manufacturing/engineering

Tools

Hexagon CMM

Job description

Hougen Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 2nd shift at the Swartz Creek, MI facility. The role inspects and tests components to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards, records results, and supports continuous improvement.

You will calibrate equipment, follow procedures, and collaborate with production and engineering to resolve issues. The ideal candidate has strong QA/QC experience in manufacturing, reads technical drawings, and demonstrates