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

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Quality Control Technician for 2nd shift on a high-precision die casting line in Cedarburg, WI. You will perform multi-stage inspections, verify GD&T, and drive containment of defects on a fast-paced production floor.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in HPDC/metals, strong blueprint reading, and US work authorization. Competitive hourly pay with 401(k) match, bonuses, and a stable, ISO/IATF environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality technician experience in HPDC or metal manufacturing.
• Must read blueprints and GD&T with precision measuring tools.
• US work authorization; 45-minute commute to Cedarburg, WI.
• Stable employment history (2+ years per previous employer).

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of die cast components to verify customer specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM to verify conformance.
• Identify defects and issue NCMRs; lead containment activities.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T; ensure compliance with control plans and instructions.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions with structured tools.
• Assist audits and quality system activities (LPAs, PPAP, FAI, gauge validations).

Skills

Quality inspection

Root-cause analysis

GD&T reading

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing preferred

Tools

CMM Metrology

Calipers and micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

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.