Quality Tech - HPDC, GD&T & CMM (2nd Shift)

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Attendance PTO bonus hours

Bonuses and full benefits

Direct-hire

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the 2nd shift in Cedarburg, WI. You will perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of high‑pressure die cast components, verify GD&T conformance, and drive containment of defects using CMM and hand tools.

The role requires 2+ years in HPDC or metal manufacturing, strong blueprint skills, and US work authorization. The position offers a stable direct‑hire career with competitive hourly pay up to $41/hour, 401(k)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality technician experience in high‑pressure die casting or metal manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T with precision measuring tools.
• Must reside within a 45‑minute commute of Cedarburg, WI.
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing preferred; US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of die cast components to verify exact customer and engineering specifications.
• Verify product conformance using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Detect and contain defects, issue NCMRs, and lead containment activities for porosity, misruns, cracks, and other defects.
• Review production against drawings and GD&T requirements, control plans, and work instructions.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto analysis.
• Complete layered process audits, product audits, PPAP activities, FAI inspections, and gauge validations per ISO 9001/IATF 16949.

Skills

Attention to detail

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

Root-cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing preferred

Tools

CMM Metrology

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the 2nd shift in Cedarburg, WI. You will perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of high‑pressure die cast components, verify GD&T conformance, and drive containment of defects using CMM and hand tools.

The role requires 2+ years in HPDC or metal manufacturing, strong blueprint skills, and US work authorization. The position offers a stable direct‑hire career with competitive hourly pay up to $41/hour, 401(k)