Quality Validation Lab Technician (64735)

RYOBI DIE CASTING INC USA; Rolling Ridge (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health clinic

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid US Department of Labor/ap

US Department of Labor apprenticeship

Employee tool purchase plan

Company-paid uniforms

Annual profit incentive program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ryobi Die Casting Inc USA in Shelbyville, IN is hiring a QC Product Validation Technician for Plant 2 on 3rd shift. You will inspect finished castings against quality standards using QAC documents, job instructions, and procedures.

The role is non-exempt in Die Cast Engineering, Pay Band 8, requiring a high school diploma or GED with preferred technical degree. Experience with FPI, X-ray, CNC, and leak testers is valued.

Qualifications

• General mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• Experience with FPI, X-ray machines, CNC machines, and leak testers; CNC programming knowledge.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate FPI equipment, X-ray machines, destructive CNCs, and leak testers to inspect castings.
• Inspect castings for acceptance against applicable standards
• Notify Quality Control when castings are unacceptable or suspect
• Sort parts by destructive and non-destructive methods when needed
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
• Help production supervisors and engineers solve problems
• Set up tools for spares
• Use and edit CNC programs, and help troubleshoot CNC equipment and programs
• Support process control and the preventive maintenance (PM) schedule
• Record daily program or maintenance changes in current records
• Change out standard types of tooling, and perform basic CNC and fixture repair with Maintenance
• Find and carry out process improvements
• Take part in the safety, quality, 5S, and Kaizen programs, and follow plant safety and environmental rules
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

General mechanical aptitude

Good problem-solving skills

CNC programming knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree (preferred)

Tools

FPI

X-ray machines

CNC machines

Leak testers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ryobi Die Casting Inc USA - Shelbyville, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Engineering, QC Product Validation Technician - Plant 2, 3rd Shift

Oct 23, 2026

Role overview

We are hiring a QC Product Validation Technician for Plant 2 on 3rd shift. This associate inspects and validates finished castings to make sure they meet the applicable quality standards, using the Quality Assurance Control (QAC) documents, job instructions, and quality procedures.

This is a non-exempt, indirect position in Die Cast Engineering, Pay Band 8.

Key responsibilities

• Operate FPI equipment, X-ray machines, destructive machining CNCs, and leak testers to inspect castings
• Inspect castings for acceptance against applicable standards
• Notify Quality Control when castings are unacceptable or suspect
• Sort parts by destructive and non-destructive methods when needed
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
• Help production supervisors and engineers solve problems
• Set up tools for spares
• Use and edit CNC programs, and help troubleshoot CNC equipment and programs
• Support process control and the preventive maintenance (PM) schedule
• Record daily program or maintenance changes in current records
• Change out standard types of tooling, and perform basic CNC and fixture repair with Maintenance
• Find and carry out process improvements
• Take part in the safety, quality, 5S, and Kaizen programs, and follow plant safety and environmental rules
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• General mechanical aptitude and good problem-solving skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: technical degree
• Operating experience with FPI, X-ray machines, CNC machines, and leak testers
• CNC programming knowledge
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred

Working conditions and physical requirements

• Plant conditions, including exposure to noise, fumes, and cleaning chemicals
• Regular exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift 40 lbs, and to lift and move up to 60 lbs
• About 50% of the time in normal office conditions

Why Ryobi

Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc. is a leading provider in the die casting market for the global automotive industry. We make high-quality, technically complex aluminum castings, including transmissions and subframes, for customers such as Ford, GM, Toyota, and Honda.

Our Shelbyville, Indiana campus employs over 1,000 people. We have earned Excellence in Delivery and Quality and General Motors Supplier of the Year awards, and we work with our community to build collective success.

Benefits for full-time employees

• On-site health clinic, at no cost to employees
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• US Department of Labor apprenticeship programs (company paid)
• Employee tool purchase plan
• Company-paid uniforms
• Annual profit incentive program
• 401(k) with company match

Our Total Rewards program focuses on the overall health and financial well‑being of our associates, and our goal is to learn and succeed together.