Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift

MetalTek International; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MetalTek International is seeking a quality inspector/technician to read drawings, interpret specifications and perform in-process and final inspections. You will calibrate measuring devices, serve as a metrology resource, and ensure conformance to customer requirements.

The role requires a solid foundation in manufacturing, metrology and quality control, plus strong math, audit and communication skills to support training and continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes.
• Experience 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 is desired; certification in Quality discipline is preferred.
• Excellent math, language and audit skills; proficient with standard computer software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, specifications and procedures; plan and perform check-piece, in-process and final inspection.
• Prepare, calibrate and use measuring devices; serve as technical resource on metrology and quality control.
• Identify and control non-conforming product; review documentation and release product for shipment.
• Assist in training other employees in quality and inspection activities.
• Resolve quality compliance problems with Inspection personnel or other internal departments as needed.

Skills

Metrology

Quality control

Manufacturing processes

Data analysis

Auditing

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Software skills

Spreadsheet

Education

Technical education in QA or Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

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