Quality Control Lab Technician - 3rd shift - 1030pm - 7am

Toyota Boshoku America; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401k with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America seeks a Quality Technician to perform dimensional, mechanical, and visual inspections across production lines. Operates CMMs, laser scanners, tensile testers and related equipment to verify part conformity and support first-piece checks.

The role requires 3–5 years of QC experience in manufacturing, preferably in the automotive sector, with strong math, documentation, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Toyota launch systems and requirements preferred.
• Exposure to multicultural office environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• CMM operation and dimensional inspection.
• Weld cut, etch, and evaluation.
• SDS (Sample Dimensional Study).
• Laser scanning and profile measurement.
• Tensile and mechanical testing.
• Torque verification.
• Vision system inspection.
• Daily first piece and in-process checks.
• Follow safety, quality, confidentiality, and information security policies.

Skills

Quality audit techniques

Shop math

Reading drawings (GD&T)

Time management

Teamwork

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Laser Scanning

Tensile tester

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Essential Job Functions:
• CMM Operation & Dimensional Inspection.
• Weld Cut, Etch, & Evaluation.
• SDS (Sample Dimensional Study).
• Laser Scanning & Profile Measurement.
• Tensile & Mechanical Testing.
• Vision System Inspection.
• Daily First Piece & In-Process Checks.
• Follow safety, quality, confidentiality, and information security policies and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Essential Job Functions:
• CMM Operation & Dimensional Inspection.
• Weld Cut, Etch, & Evaluation.
• SDS (Sample Dimensional Study).
• Laser Scanning & Profile Measurement.
• Tensile & Mechanical Testing.
• Torque Verification.
• Vision System Inspection.
• Daily First Piece & In-Process Checks.
• Follow safety, quality, confidentiality, and information security policies and procedures.

General Summary

The Quality Technician performs dimensional, mechanical, and visual inspections to ensure products meet quality standards. This role operates CMMs, laser scanners, tensile tester, and other measurement tools to support production and verify part conformity. The technician completes first piece's checks, SDS measurements, weld evaluations, and other line side product verifications.

• Essential Job Functions:
• CMM Operation & Dimensional Inspection.
• Weld Cut, Etch, & Evaluation.
• SDS (Sample Dimensional Study).
• Laser Scanning & Profile Measurement.
• Tensile & Mechanical Testing.
• Torque Verification.
• Vision System Inspection.
• Daily First Piece & In-Process Checks.
• Follow safety, quality, confidentiality, and information security policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, tooling, quality control methods, and statistical process control (SPC) preferred.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Experience with Toyota launch systems and requirements preferred.
• Previous exposure to a multicultural office environment preferred.

Personal/Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of quality audit techniques.
• Basic shop math ability required (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Understanding of conceptual math (i.e., basic geometry, charts and graphs) required.
• General understanding and working knowledge of product design specifications functions and quality standards of finished product as well as parts/materials used.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering documents such as automotive drawings (component, assembly, and equipment), technical standards, design specifications, general tolerances, critical characteristics, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering Change Instructions (ECI), Prototype Parts Requests (PPR), and color instructions.
• General understanding of the Toyota Supplier Quality Assurance Manual (SQAM) and Toyota Production System (TPS) is preferred.
• Good understanding of seat and welding processes are a plus.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills required.
• Ability to understand inspection standards.
• Hands-on, self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Active listener with effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment.
• Ability to maintain records and files and prepare recaps and reports.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
• Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime.
• Ability to multitask and facilitate effective problem solving and resolution.

Language Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software

• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office

Work Environment/Conditions

Office

Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.

Plant

Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, etc. may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.

Travel

10%

• Physical Demands: Ability to sit and work on a computer for extensive periods of time is required. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Eligibility for certain incentives and bonuses (e.g. Production Hourly KPI Achievement Quarterly Incentive or Salaried/Office Hourly KPI Annual KPI Achievement Bonus)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k with Company Match
• Optional tax advantaged accounts, such as Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA)
• Additional elective benefits are available
• Equal Opportunity Employer