Quality Technician

Ascential Technologies; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Technologies in Michigan is seeking a quality-minded professional to ensure parts meet customer and company standards through GD&T, CNC programming, and robust CMM inspection. The role emphasizes problem-solving, documentation, and cross-shift communication to sustain production quality.

You will lead quality checks, participate in continuous improvement initiatives (5S, internal audits), and collaborate with QM/ME to address manufacturing issues with data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with CMM software and mounting/aligning tools and fixtures.
• Participation in continuous education for new projects (TQM/CQT/CQE).

Responsibilities

• Perform CNC programming, GD&T, and quality inspection.
• Operate CMM (Manual and DCC) and use CMM Manager software.
• Conduct first piece, hourly, final, and last piece inspections; tag non-conformities.
• Calibrate gauges and perform Gage R&R studies.
• Maintain safe operations per procedures and regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Document actions and communicate irregularities across shifts.
• Lead quality and production delivery initiatives and support 5S/audits.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T

CMM

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

Tools

CMM Manager software

Calipers/Height gauges

Job description

Description

Job Details

Job Specifications

Strong knowledge of relevant software, quality assurance methods/tools, and manufacturing processes. Strong math skills, good written and oral communication skills, knowledge of the XL products, strong prioritization and organizational skills, attention to detail, risk analysis and critical thinking/reasoning, troubleshooting/problem-solving, interpersonal skills/team player, and ability to handle stress are essential. Experience working with various types of material is a requirement as the foresight of how the different materials react to machining affects the outcome of the part extensively. Provide input for new gage/fixture designs relative to GD&T and CMM measurement accessibility. Working in a team atmosphere to encompass a smooth flow across all operations.

Primary Skills And Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of CNC programming, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and quality inspection processes.
• CMM Operation (Manual and DCC machines, CMM Manager software).
• Quality inspection checks 1st piece, hourly, final, last piece, backward recall on non-conforming product and implementing non-conforming product hold tags.
• Gauge Calibration/ Gage R&R
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Support day-to-day quality and production deliverables and initiatives. Lead teams to support continuous improvement efforts in Bldg 1 and 2 (5S, internal audits, organizational knowledge)
• Document testing and root cause analysis for internal or external problems.
• Create Work instructions provide feedback and review Manufacturing issues that emerge through the work and assembly process with QM/ME on the solutions to address the issue.
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Follow quality standards to ensure parts are to the customer and company standards.
• Work pieces on CMM machine using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Other responsibilities may be added or assumed based on necessity

Prerequisites / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
• Knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)
• Participate in continued education courses as required for new projects and career growth within XL (TQM/CQT/CQE)
• Knowledge of CMM software, ability to Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, and fixtures

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