Lab Technician QA Night Shift Lead (35862)

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 departmentWork with Engineering and Set-up department to verify that parts meet customer specifications on new program launchesPerform CMM or technical layout inspection on all parts as requiredMaintain Q # Log for all complete part inspectionsEnsure 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 personnelOversee completion of all assigned afternoon shift tasksReport shift activities to QA supervisorFollow Housekeeping, Safety (lockout/tagout) & Environmental requirements (recycling, labeling, spills and programs)Continuous improvement ideas in safety, productivity, quality, housekeepingOther duties as defined by your Supervisor REQUIREMENTS: CMM programming is requiredZeiss Calypso software – preferredQuality Systems and ProceduresGD&T, SPCAbility to read blueprintsM&M, Comparator and Contractor capabilitiesLab Measurement Equipment and Shop Floor gagesLeadership 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 shaftsProduction Speed & Drift: Familiarity with how high-speed CNC cycles can cause tool wear, thermal expansion, and part drift over longer production runsGauges & Fixtures: Familiarity with custom automotive attribute gauges, go/no-go gauges, production fixtures, and surface plate layoutsFirst-Article & In-Process Inspection: Machining experience provides a strong foundation for quickly qualifying first-article parts and identifying issues during changeoversRoot 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 structuresMaterial Behavior: Understanding how different metals respond to cutting tools, heat, and clamping pressure, and how these factors can affect part dimensionsManufacturing 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 programsRoot Cause Problem Solving: When the CMM identifies an out-of-tolerance condition, machining experience can help determine the likely source of dimensional variationShop 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 #INDShow,