Quality Control Technician Pressure Die Casting & GD&T; 2nd Shift

Quality Control Technician – High-Pressure Die Casting & GD&T (2nd Shift)

Up to $41.00/hr ($85k/yr) + 401(k) Match & Bonuses Cedarburg, WI 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri) Direct-Hire

• Pay &
  
  Incentives:
  
  Up to $41.00/hr ($85,000/yr base equivalent based on experience) + 401(k) with match, pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, full corporate benefits, and attendance PTO bonus hours.
• Work Pattern/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Predictable 2nd Shift schedule (Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) providing consistent evening routine stability.
• Environment & Company Profile:
  Direct-hire seat with one of North America's largest independent die casting manufacturers; ISO-certified facility with high employee stability (40% of staff over 10+ years tenure) and tier-one OEM partnerships (Caterpillar, Harley-Davidson, Kohler, Warner).
• Core Functional Scope:
  Execute first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections, conduct root-cause defect investigations, and verify GD&T and dimensional conformance on high-pressure die cast components using CMM and hand metrology gear.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization:
  Requires 2+ years of quality technician experience in high-pressure die casting or metal manufacturing, strict career stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), US work authorization, and a commute within 45 minutes of Cedarburg, WI.

A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to ensure product integrity on their 2nd shift production floor. Responsible for executing rigorous inspections on automated, high-pressure aluminum casting operations, this seat plays a direct role in driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting complex component defects, and maintaining strict compliance with tier-one OEM and ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality standards.

Joining an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the team boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire position offers outstanding hourly earnings, long-term stability, strong 401(k) matching, and structured career advancement opportunities in an employee-centric environment.

• Perform Comprehensive Inspections:
  Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of die cast components to verify exact customer and engineering specifications.
• Utilize Precision Metrology Tools:
  Verify product conformance using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Detect & Contain Defects:
  Conduct visual inspections for common die casting defects such as porosity, cold shuts, flash, blisters, misruns, soldering, cracks, and dimensional nonconformance, issuing NCMRs and leading containment activities.
• Interpret Blueprints & Technical Data:
  Review production against engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, control plans, and work instructions.
• Drive Root-Cause Investigations:
  Support root cause analysis and corrective action using structured quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
• Support Audits & Quality Systems:
  Complete layered process audits (LPAs), product audits, PPAP activities, FAI inspections, capability studies, and gauge validations in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.

• Job Stability
  
  Required:
  
  Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Die Casting & Manufacturing
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years of hands-on quality technician experience directly within high-pressure die casting (HPDC) or metal component manufacturing environments.
• Technical & Blueprint
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications with a solid working knowledge of GD&T and precision measuring instruments.
• Commutable Radius:
  Must reside within a 45-minute maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Education & Authorization:
  High School Diploma or GED required (Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing preferred). Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• CMM Metrology:
  Experience operating and/or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• APQP / Quality Documentation:
  Familiarity with SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP submission workflows.
• Quality
  
  Certifications:
  
  ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) designation or formal quality discipline coursework.