Quality Lab Technician: Precision Testing & Compliance

Oerlikon; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Life & disability insurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking a Quality Lab Technician for our Plymouth, MI facility to perform testing and maintain quality records ensuring materials and products meet requirements. The role supports production by delivering accurate results and maintaining compliance with quality standards.

You will work with a team to perform analyses, prepare reports, and uphold lab safety and documentation practices. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with standard lab equipment and MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Chemistry preferred.
• Familiarity with standard laboratory documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses (chemical, carbon, gas, size distributions, flow) per Nadcap/ISO standards.
• Maintain quality records and prepare reports, certifications and SPC charts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and other departments to test products accurately.
• Submit samples to outside labs and communicate results promptly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Review calibration status and ensure timely recalibrations.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality records management

Documentation practices

Team communication

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking a Quality Lab Technician for our Plymouth, MI facility to perform testing and maintain quality records ensuring materials and products meet requirements. The role supports production by delivering accurate results and maintaining compliance with quality standards.

You will work with a team to perform analyses, prepare reports, and uphold lab safety and documentation practices. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with standard lab equipment and MS Office are essential.