Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International seeks a quality inspector to read drawings, calibrate measuring devices, and perform in-process and final inspections. The role supports shipment readiness and helps develop QA practices. Strong math and communication skills are essential.

Experience in metrology and manufacturing processes is required; certification is preferred. The position emphasizes training others and resolving quality issues within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes.
• Experience in metrology and quality control is required.
• Strong math, language and data analysis skills.
• Effective communication with manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, specs and procedures; perform inspections.
• Plan and execute check-piece, in-process and final inspections as needed.
• Calibrate and use measuring devices; identify non-conforming product.
• Review documentation and release product for shipment.
• Assist in training others in quality and inspection activities.
• Resolve quality issues with Inspection and other departments.

Skills

Metrology

Quality control

Manufacturing processes

Machining processes

Data analysis

Audit skills

Communication

Education

Quality Assurance/Engineering education

Quality discipline certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and procedures. Plan and perform check-piece, in-process, and final inspection as needed. Prepare, calibrate and use a variety of measuring devices. Serve as technical resource on metrology and quality control. Identify and control non-conforming product.
• Ensure that Company and customer quality and processing requirements are satisfied. Assist in developing, modifying and documenting good quality control practices and inspection plans.
• Review documentation and release product for shipment, expediting release as needed.
• Assist in training other employees in quality and inspection activities.
• Resolve quality compliance problems with Inspection personnel or other internal departments as needed.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes. Experience and/or education in metrology and related inspection/quality control is required. High degree of mechanical aptitude is required.
• Technical education in Quality Assurance or Engineering and related work experience is desired. Certification in Quality discipline is preferred.
• Excellent math, language and audit skills. Competent with standard computer software and data analysis (spreadsheet, word processing).
• Assertive team player capable of identifying problems and implementing solutions. Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Good communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of manufacturing and support personnel.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Drug Free Workplace