Quality Technician – 2nd Shift

Goodwin Recruiting; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Quality training and development

Job summary

Lake Mills, WI is hiring a Quality Technician for second shift to inspect precision components using calipers, micrometers, gauges and CMM equipment. You will read blueprints and GD&T, document measurements, and help identify and communicate nonconforming material.

The role emphasizes accuracy, on-time documentation, and collaboration with Quality, Engineering and Operations to resolve issues. Competitive benefits and a strong training program are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hands-on quality inspection experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and GD&T.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of precision components.
• Document measurements and inspection outcomes accurately.
• Identify nonconforming product and communicate with Quality, Engineering and Operations to resolve issues.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and appropriate for feature tolerance.
• Maintain high quality standards and thorough recordkeeping.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Attention to detail

Measurement math

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Height gauges

CMM

Job description

Lake Mills, WI | $24–$28/hour Including Shift Premium | Monday–Thursday

A precision manufacturer is hiring a Quality Technician for its second-shift Quality team. This opportunity is suited to someone with hands‑on inspection experience who understands precision components and can recognize potential quality concerns before product advances through production.

In this role, you will complete incoming, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring tools, blueprints, CMM equipment, and quality documentation. The company is open to qualified candidates who are building their Quality Technician experience as well as experienced inspection professionals.

Quality Technician Benefits and Compensation:

• $24–$28 per hour, including a $2 per hour second‑shift premium
• Monday–Thursday, 2:45 PM–12:45 AM
• Four 10‑hour shifts and a three‑day weekend
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Quality training and development opportunities

Quality Technician Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hands‑on quality inspection experience or comparable experience inspecting precision‑manufactured components
• Mechanical aptitude and solid basic math skills, including decimals and dimensional measurements
• Experience using precision measurement tools, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and height gauges
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and recordkeeping skills
• Reliable attendance and ability to consistently work the Monday–Thursday, 2:45 PM–12:45 AM schedule

Must Haves:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of precision components to identify dimensional or quality concerns before product moves forward
• Choose and correctly use the appropriate measuring equipment for the feature or tolerance being inspected
• Confirm inspection equipment is within calibration before use
• Accurately document measurements, inspection outcomes, and accepted and rejected quantities
• Identify, segregate, and communicate nonconforming product; collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve concerns
• Maintain a strong quality mindset where product must meet requirements, not simply be “close enough”

Quality Technician Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, QC Inspector, CMM Operator, or in a similar inspection role
• CMM operating experience
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Precision machining or CNC manufacturing experience with meaningful first‑piece, in‑process, or final inspection responsibilities
• Experience in medical device, aerospace, or another highly regulated precision‑manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or ISO 13485 quality systems
• Experience documenting nonconforming material or product and supporting corrective and preventive action activities
• Lean Manufacturing and 5S experience

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Trina Shealey