QUALITY - LAB TECHNICIAN I

NIFCO; Jefferson Pike (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NIFCO America seeks a Quality Lab Technician – All Levels to perform daily QC tasks for production and assist in part maturity development. You will conduct measurements with lab devices to ensure compliance with NIFCO quality standards. Roles include Level I–III progression, training plans, and cross-training.

Strong teamwork is essential; high school diploma or GED required. TS-16949 knowledge and dimensional measurement experience preferred.

Qualifications

• TS-16949 knowledge required.
• Dimensional measurement experience with CMM/ comparators.
• Use of handheld gauges.
• Metric and English measurement systems familiarity.
• General GD&T knowledge.
• Interpret inspection and test data.
• Able to work with customer test specifications.
• Team oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties outlined in Lab Technician Job Matrix.
• Complete training plans and cross-training.
• Maintain lab cleanliness (2S).
• Assist lab operations.

Skills

TS-16949

Dimensional measurement

Handheld gauges

Metric & English

GD&T knowledge

Inspection data

Customer specs

Team oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nifco - La Vergne, 130 Wheeler St, La Vergne, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO!

Quality Lab Technician – All Levels

CORP-FORM-0013 Rev 4 Effective Date: January 28, 2025

Job Summary

Quality Lab Technicians perform daily Quality Control tasks for production at Nifco and assist in the development of part maturity. Technicians conduct quantitative measurements using laboratory devices and instruments to determine compliance with Nifco Quality Standards.

Level 1: Performs Level I functions; enters structured training plan.

Level 2: Performs Level II functions; meets training plan goals.

Level 3: Performs Level III functions; fully trained.

Essential Functions

Perform duties outlined in Lab Technician Job Matrix

Complete training plans and cross-training

Maintain lab cleanliness (2S)

Assist lab operations

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Experience / Skills

TS-16949 knowledge

Dimensional measurement experience (CMM, comparator)

Use of handheld gauges

Metric and English systems

General GD&T knowledge

Interpret inspection and test data

Customer test specifications

Team oriented

EEO Code: Operatives

Reports To: Lab Supervisor

FLSA: Hourly

Job Function: Staff

Job Family: Quality

Nifco has a long-standing policy of non-discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully

Nifco - La Vergne, 130 Wheeler St, La Vergne, Tennessee, United States of America