LAB TECHNICIAN / QA NIGHTSHIFT LEAD

Macomb, MI Direct Hire $29-39/hr. 2nd Shift (4:30pm - 4am)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Write CMM programs for new program launches based on customer specifications provided by engineering department Work with Engineering and Set-up department to verify that parts meet customer specifications on new program launches Perform CMM or technical layout inspection on all parts as required Maintain Q # Log for all complete part inspections Ensure first piece approval (FPA) parts are completed in a timely manner. Organize the Lab and insist Lab housekeeping is maintained. File all Quality documents in assigned area. Files need to be organized and labeled. Perform LPA's and assist with final audits, gage R&R studies and gage calibration. Setup gauging as required. Participate in quality problem solving, corrective actions and provide support to other departments. Communicate internal quality information between shifts. Communicate line-up from QA supervisor to nightshift personnel Oversee completion of all assigned afternoon shift tasks Report shift activities to QA supervisor Follow Housekeeping, Safety (lockout/tagout) & Environmental requirements (recycling, labeling, spills and programs) Continuous improvement ideas in safety, productivity, quality, housekeeping Other duties as defined by your Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

CMM programming is required Zeiss Calypso software - preferred Quality Systems and Procedures

GD&T, SPC

Ability to read blueprints M&M, Comparator and Contractor capabilities Lab Measurement Equipment and Shop Floor gages

Leadership and Good Communication Skills Machining Skills:

Production Parts Knowledge:

Experience with automotive components and machined castings and forgings, such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission castings, brackets, and shafts

Production Speed & Drift:

Familiarity with how high-speed CNC cycles can cause tool wear, thermal expansion, and part drift over longer production runs

Gauges & Fixtures:

Familiarity with custom automotive attribute gauges, go/no-go gauges, production fixtures, and surface plate layouts

First-Article & In-Process Inspection:

Machining experience provides a strong foundation for quickly qualifying first-article parts and identifying issues during changeovers Root Cause Analysis (8D / PPAP): When a CMM identifies a dimensional deviation, machining knowledge can help trace the issue back to a specific variable, such as a worn insert, loose fixture, tool wear, or thermal expansion

Relevant Machining Knowledge:

Blueprint Reading:

Ability to read complex engineering drawings and understand tolerances, symbols, and datum structures

Material Behavior:

Understanding how different metals respond to cutting tools, heat, and clamping pressure, and how these factors can affect part dimensions

Manufacturing Processes:

Background with CNC mills, lathes, or manual machining helps identify common machining-related issues such as burrs, tool wear, chatter, and dimensional variation.

Zeiss Calypso Software:

Ability to utilize, read, and write inspection programs

Root Cause Problem Solving:

When the CMM identifies an out-of-tolerance condition, machining experience can help determine the likely source of dimensional variation

Shop Floor Communication:

Ability to speak the same language as machinists and production personnel, making it easier to communicate measurement results, discuss adjustments, and resolve quality issues #INDMary