1st Shift Quality Technician Lead

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Tech Lead to support CNC machining operations. This role is responsible for inspecting machined parts, verifying dimensions, and ensuring all components meet strict quality and GD&T specifications. The Quality Tech Lead will guide inspection workflows, support operators, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Complete designated inspections and record results in a timely manner
• Prepare and process non-conforming material reports
• Operate and program CMM equipment using PC-DMIS
• Support production personnel quality questions and initiatives
• Lead and participate in the calibration program
• Lead and verify daily maintenance and 5S standards
• Communicate work status to team members
• Mentor and oversee quality technicians
• Interface with customers for certification packages and other inspection information
• Prepare and submit monthly metric reports
• Follow policies and procedures, Vision, Values, Principles, and Philosophies
• Maintain acceptable attendance
• Perform any specifically assigned task

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate and convey information to others
• Must be able to use and select tools, gauges, and work aids to perform tasks
• Must be able to prioritize work duties to reflect frequent changes, delays, and/or unexpected events during the work shift
• Must be able to precisely verify operator and machine performance against production documentation and customer specifications
• Must be able to make decisions using the principles of logic in a timely manner
• Excellent Math skills up to and including Statistics
• Ability to prepare basic communication and reports
• Advanced blueprint reading
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Ability to use calibration tooling
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Experience with machining or AS9100 is a plus
• CMM programming knowledge
• Working knowledge of Oasis programming is a plus
• Working knowledge of Discus

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 25 lbs, including bending, twisting, crouching, etc.
• Must be able to work with oils/coolants
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• Must be able to frequently stand or walk for long periods of time