Quality Laboratory Technician

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.


Definition / Purpose:
Inspects and tests production part and components to meet the quality standards and systems required.
Ensure that the product meets customer’s requirements by carrying out relevant testing and where necessary take corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues. Report quality issues data, ensuring the Quality Management System is adhered to.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform quality tests on finished product per schedules.
• Perform Paint test daily.
• Maintain calibration system and calibrate inspection tools and check fixtures.
• CMM operations as needed
• Maintain quality control documentation and reports.
• Conduct finished product (dock) audits / internal audits as needed.
• Communicate and quality findings and recommendations to management
• Utilize precision measuring tools as needed.
• Key skills include attention to detail, proficiency in testing procedures and strong analytical abilities.
• Ensure compliance to the Quality Management systems (IATF1949 / ISO9001).
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolving problems as needed.
• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

Other:
• Applies experience and logic
• Consistently manages the tasks
• Self-awareness and open to change
• Team Player with a positive attitude
• Balanced and confident
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings and has a colloborative approach to working with others.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED required;
• Proven experience as a Quality Technician or in a similar manufacturing QA role
• Strong knowledge of inspection methods, measuring tools (calipers, mics), and testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills to report findings to team members and management.


What We Offer
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.