Quality Lab Technician

Oerlikon; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee referral bonus

HSA contributions

Job summary

Oerlikon seeks a Quality Lab Technician at our Plymouth, MI facility. You will perform laboratory testing to ensure materials and products meet requirements and maintain quality records to support production.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and an associate degree in chemistry is preferred. Strong MS Office skills and good communication are essential, plus safety consciousness and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry preferred.
• Proficient with computer and Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Safety conscious and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently performs Laboratory analysis using established standards.
• Maintains quality records in line with Nadcap/ISO and other standards.
• Works with manufacturing to provide accurate testing of products.
• Prepares reports, certifications and SPC charts.
• Submits samples to outside labs and follows up for results.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.
• Reviews calibration status and ensures timely recalibrations.
• Maintains all quality records and retrieves documents on request.
• Assists QA team with proposals, reports, and data entry.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality standards compliance

Data entry

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Quality Lab Technician (104934)

Requisition ID104934-Posted09/23/2026-Quality

We are looking for a Quality Lab Technician for our Plymouth, MI facility. In this role, you will perform testing and maintain quality records to ensure materials and products meet company and customer requirements. The role supports production by providing accurate results and maintaining compliance with quality standards.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees developmentopportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Efficiently performs Laboratory analysis (chemical, carbon, gas analysis, size distributions, Flow, and
• Density, etc.) using laboratory equipment and established standards and procedures that would comply with Nadcap/ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Work closely with manufacturing and other departments to provide accurate and efficient testing of products.
• Prepares reports, certifications, procedures and statistical process control charts involving laboratory results and maintains all the laboratory log books (e.g. PM, Results Recording, Retest, Laboratory Sample Submittal) up to date per the established standards and procedures.
• Submits samples to outside laboratories and communicates information to obtain results in a timely and complete manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance and does troubleshooting of laboratory equipment. Maintains the laboratory in safe and environmentally controlled manner.
• Participate in Round Robin/Proficiency Testing analysis and complete in timely manner.
• Evaluate test data to determine the acceptability of materials submitted as final products and in-process samples to assure that customer requirements are being met.
• Reviews the calibration status of quality department equipment and obtains/performs recalibrations on a timely basis.
• Reviews customer purchase order requirements and determines if all can be met with the material
• proposed by customer service and shipping. If proof of compliance is not available in the document files, presents the package to QA Manager for review.
• Compare the approved specifications for each lot offered against the customer requirements. If all
• requirements are met, prepares and signs materials certifications and forward it to shipping.
• Reviews all customer specification revision lists as received from customers and orders/obtains any new issues of interest. Orders any specifications as requested by associates.
• Maintains all quality records including laboratory test reports, customer PO, sales orders, and customer and internal specifications accurately, up to date and properly filed in a timely manner, classified, stored, and is able to retrieve records on request and distribute copies as necessary.
• Performs self-audits of files at regular intervals to ensure documents are complete, current and
• retrievable and searches for missing documents and obtains current documents as necessary.
• Assist other Quality Assurance Associates in preparing proposals, reports, certification, procedures, data entry, and other documents.
• Performs other duties as required.

Your Profile:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry preferred.
• Familiarity with standard office equipment and laboratory documentation practices.
• Must be proficient with computer and Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills are needed for working with customers, leadership, and associates.
• Conscious and well organized.
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team and assume full responsibility for the accuracy and completion of documents.
• Must be safety conscious and oriented.

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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