Production Technician: Metalworking & Quality Control

Q-Lab Corporation; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Disability and Life

Year-end bonus

Company-funded retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Q-Lab Corporation in Westlake, Ohio is seeking a Production Associate to operate metalworking machinery such as Mechanical Shears, Surface Grinder / Cleaner Line, Punch Presses, and related equipment. The role includes handling materials, performing quality checks, and packaging finished products.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent, experience with forklifts and basic measuring tools, and the ability to work overtime in a loud manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating material handling equipment including sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and jib cranes.
• Experience using basic measuring devices such as calipers, rulers, and micrometers.
• Ability to interpret basic specifications from blueprints and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 90% of the work day.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to work in loud conditions with hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Operate metalworking machinery (shears, grinders, punches, brakes, rollers, sand blasters, phosphate line).
• Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes).
• Perform process line quality checks (titrations, pressures, temperatures).
• Perform physical quality checks on finished production (dimensions, surface).
• Adjust process when quality is out of spec.
• Report unusual or defective materials.
• Count sheet metal parts for packaging.
• Assemble boxes and print labels; package securely and palletize.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing 5S practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Math skills

Blueprint interpretation

Computer literacy

Stamina/standing

Overtime availability

Hearing protection in loud environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts & jib cranes

Calipers, rulers, micrometers

Job description

Q-Lab Corporation in Westlake, Ohio is seeking a Production Associate to operate metalworking machinery such as Mechanical Shears, Surface Grinder / Cleaner Line, Punch Presses, and related equipment. The role includes handling materials, performing quality checks, and packaging finished products.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or equivalent, experience with forklifts and basic measuring tools, and the ability to work overtime in a loud manufacturing environment.