Quality Control Technician – High-Pressure Die Casting & GD&T (2nd Shift)

Eden Capital Careers; Cedarburg (WI); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) match

Bonuses

Full benefits

Attendance PTO bonus hours

Zusammenfassung

Eden Capital Careers in Cedarburg, Wisconsin is seeking a Quality Control Technician for high-pressure die casting with GD&T expertise on the 2nd shift. You will perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, using CMM and hand metrology to verify conformance to drawings and standards.

This direct-hire role offers up to $41/hour, a 401(k) match, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and stable, long-tenure work environment with Tier-1 OEM partners.

Qualifikationen

• Requires 2+ years of quality technician experience in HPDC or metal component manufacturing.
• Reads engineering drawings and GD&T with precision measuring tools.
• Must reside within 45-minute commute of Cedarburg, WI area.
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of die cast components to verify specs.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and CMM for measurements.
• Detect defects and contain issues; issue NCMRs; support root-cause investigations.
• Review drawings, GD&T requirements, control plans, and work instructions.
• Support LPAs, product audits, PPAP, FAI, and gauge validations per ISO 9001/IATF 16949.

Kenntnisse

Quality inspection

GD&T knowledge

CMM/metrology

Root-cause analysis

PPAP/FAI

Audits & LPAs

Blueprint reading

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

CMM

Jobbeschreibung

Quality Control Technician – High-Pressure Die Casting & GD&T (2nd Shift)

Up to $41.00/hr ($85k/yr) + 401(k) Match & Bonuses Cedarburg, WI 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri) Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Up to $41.00/hr ($85,000/yr base equivalent based on experience) + 401(k) with match, pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, full corporate benefits, and attendance PTO bonus hours.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Predictable 2nd Shift schedule (Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) providing consistent evening routine stability.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with one of North America's largest independent die casting manufacturers; ISO-certified facility with high employee stability (40% of staff over 10+ years tenure) and tier-one OEM partnerships (Caterpillar, Harley-Davidson, Kohler, Warner).
• Core Functional Scope: Execute first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections, conduct root-cause defect investigations, and verify GD&T and dimensional conformance on high-pressure die cast components using CMM and hand metrology gear.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires 2+ years of quality technician experience in high-pressure die casting or metal manufacturing, strict career stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), US work authorization, and a commute within 45 minutes of Cedarburg, WI.

A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to ensure product integrity on their 2nd shift production floor. Responsible for executing rigorous inspections on automated, high-pressure aluminum casting operations, this seat plays a direct role in driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting complex component defects, and maintaining strict compliance with tier-one OEM and ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality standards.

Joining an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the team boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire position offers outstanding hourly earnings, long-term stability, strong 401(k) matching, and structured career advancement opportunities in an employee-centric environment.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Perform Comprehensive Inspections: Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of die cast components to verify exact customer and engineering specifications.
• Utilize Precision Metrology Tools: Verify product conformance using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Detect & Contain Defects: Conduct visual inspections for common die casting defects such as porosity, cold shuts, flash, blisters, misruns, soldering, cracks, and dimensional nonconformance, issuing NCMRs and leading containment activities.
• Interpret Blueprints & Technical Data: Review production against engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, control plans, and work instructions.
• Drive Root-Cause Investigations: Support root cause analysis and corrective action using structured quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
• Support Audits & Quality Systems: Complete layered process audits (LPAs), product audits, PPAP activities, FAI inspections, capability studies, and gauge validations in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Job Stability Required: Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Die Casting & Manufacturing Experience: 2+ years of hands-on quality technician experience directly within high-pressure die casting (HPDC) or metal component manufacturing environments.
• Technical & Blueprint Skills: Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications with a solid working knowledge of GD&T and precision measuring instruments.
• Commutable Radius: Must reside within a 45-minute maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Education & Authorization: High School Diploma or GED required (Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing preferred). Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• CMM Metrology: Experience operating and/or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• APQP / Quality Documentation: Familiarity with SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP submission workflows.
• Quality Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) designation or formal quality discipline coursework.