Quality Technician

Description Quality Engineering Technician Location: Johnson Creek, WI Employment Type: Mid-morning to Mid-afternoon (10am to 6pm). Flexible, plus some weekends as needed. Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled CNC Quality Technician to join our team. This role supports our highly automated CNC operation, with over 95% of our shop equipped with robotic cells. You will play a critical role in maintaining quality standards, inspecting parts, and ensuring accuracy throughout our manufacturing process. Key Responsibilities Inspection & Testing: Conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts using precision measuring instruments. Metrology & Tools: Operate and calibrate precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, optical comparators, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). Blueprint Reading & GD&T: Interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed inspection records, compile, and submit quality documentation, such as First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and PPAP packages. Non-Conformance Management: Identify, document, and quarantine non-conforming (defective) material, participating in Material Review Board (MRB) efforts. Process Improvement: Assist engineers in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to reduce defects. Shop Floor Support: Collaborate with machinists to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Working Conditions Typically on-site in a machine shop environment, requiring frequent time on the production floor. Must be able to stand for long periods, walk, and lift up to 30-75 lbs. Requires wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed shoes. Can travel between both Johnson Creek (Primary work) and occasional trips to our Milwaukee facility to assist in PPAPs, Audits etc. Requirements Qualifications Required Education & Experience Education: High School Diploma or GED required. An Associate degree in a technical field (machine tool technology, engineering technology, or quality assurance) is highly preferred. Experience: 1-3+ years of experience in quality control or inspection within a metal machining or manufacturing environment. Technical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and GD&T. Preferred Skills & Certifications CMM Experience: Experience with CMM programming (e.g., Zeiss, Keyence, Mitutoyo). Software: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel for data analysis) and quality management software. Machining Experience: 1-3+ years working on / with CNC machines, Robotic cells Knowledge: Understanding of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and Statistical Process Control (SPC). AIAG or other Experience in APQP and PPAPs, Gage R&R & Capability testing. Mechanically Inclined: Applicant has strong mechanical understanding of parts and assembly including the ability to assess, disassemble and reassemble precision instruments. Key Competencies Attention to Detail: Ability to detect minor defects or slight deviations from specifications. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to determine the root cause of defects. Communication: Ability to clearly communicate technical issues to production staff and management. Compensation details: 23-26 Hourly Wage PI47e7c94da634-29400-39726205