Quality Technician - $19+/hr (Weekly Pay)

ES MFG; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ES MFG in Southfield, MI is seeking a Quality Technician to support manufacturing, production, and quality initiatives for transmission systems and components. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, read blueprints, and document results to ensure customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities include using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment; maintaining quality records; and approving materials for shipment while supporting TS16949/IATF 16949 standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing quality inspections in manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints, part prints, and specifications.
• Proficient with hand gauges and measuring tools.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished products.
• Read and interpret part prints, specifications, and quality standards.
• Utilize calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Approve incoming materials and finished products for shipment.
• Conduct in-process audits and communicate needed adjustments.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Dimensional metrology

Documentation

MS Office

CMM operation

Minitab

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Pay Range: $19.00-$19.50/hr

Shifts:

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00pm-3:00am ($19.50/hr)

Position Summary

The Quality Technician supports Manufacturing, Production, and Quality initiatives for transmission systems and components. This position is responsible for performing visual and dimensional inspections, interpreting specifications and prints, utilizing measuring equipment, documenting results, and ensuring products meet customer and quality requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished products.
• Read and interpret part prints, specifications, and quality standards.
• Utilize hand gauges and measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Verify products meet customer and engineering requirements.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify, communicate, and document non-conforming materials and products.
• Support quality initiatives and projects in accordance with customer requirements, TS16949, and IATF 16949 standards.
• Approve incoming materials through visual and measurement inspections.
• Conduct in-process audits and communicate required adjustments to production personnel.
• Verify rework and approve finished products for shipment.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment as required.
• Support a safe work environment and comply with all company procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform inspections using established inspection criteria and quality standards.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, part prints, and specifications.
• Proficiency with hand gauges and measuring tools.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection and quality control processes.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to identify defects and determine whether products meet specifications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CMM operation and dimensional metrology is preferred.
• Minitab experience is a plus.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to perform close visual inspections and adjust focus as needed.

Important Notes

This role requires hands-on quality inspection experience, including the ability to explain inspection criteria, utilize measuring instruments, and read part prints. Candidates with only general production or assembly experience and limited exposure to quality standards, measurement tools, or inspection processes may not meet the requirements of this position.