Quality Technician (2p-10p)

Orion Castings • Grafton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that products manufactured through the high-pressure die casting (HPDC) process meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and industry requirements. This position performs inspections, audits, testing, and documentation while working closely with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify and resolve quality concerns. The Quality Technician plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and maintaining customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing quality experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-pressure die casting or metal manufacturing environment preferred.
• Associate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or Quality.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with CMM operation and programming.
• Experience with SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP documentation.
• Knowledge of aluminum or magnesium die casting processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of die cast components.
• Verify product conformance using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), when applicable.
• Conduct visual inspections for common die casting defects such as porosity, cold shuts, flash, blisters, misruns, soldering, cracks, and dimensional nonconformance.
• Complete layered process audits, product audits, and inspection documentation.
• Review production against engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, control plans, and work instructions.
• Collect, record, and analyze quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Initiate and document nonconforming material reports (NCMRs) and assist with containment activities.
• Support root cause investigations using quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, and corrective actions.
• Assist with PPAP activities, FAI inspections, capability studies, and gauge validation.
• Participate in customer and third-party audits as required.
• Verify compliance with ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality management system requirements.
• Communicate quality issues effectively with production, engineering, supervisors, and customers when necessary.
• Assist in developing and updating quality procedures, inspection instructions, and standard work.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean work environment.

Benefits

• Orion Casting has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED