Quality Control Lab Technician
Location: [Clearwater, FL]
Job Type: Full-time | Shift work and overtime as required
Summary:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented QC Lab Technician to join our Quality team. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products meet dimensional and quality standards. This includes using a variety of precision tools to perform inspections and support compliance with customer and business requirements.
What You’ll Do:
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Perform inspections and testing of parts to ensure product quality
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Verify dimensions on products such as hole locations, recesses, contours, and other critical features
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Conduct full dimensional layouts for ISIR/PPAP submissions as needed
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Use inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, comparators, optical systems, CMMs, height gauges, and more
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Interpret blueprints and apply GD amp;T principles
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Document non-conformances and communicate quality issues to Manufacturing, Engineering, and Tooling teams
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Maintain detailed inspection records and retained samples
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Support training of associates on inspection processes and quality standards
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Participate in investigations of quality complaints—both internal and external
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Perform visual inspections and follow established quality criteria
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Help meet daily QC goals and continuously look for efficiency improvements
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Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
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1+ year of experience in a manufacturing environment
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2+ years as a quality technician
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to interpret blueprints and use precision measurement tools
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Understanding of quality control systems and documentation
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Effective verbal and written communication in English
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Basic math skills (add, subtract, divide, multiply)
Preferred:
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Experience in the plastic injection molding industry
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Completion of Molding Operator Level B certification
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Familiarity with quality documents (Control Plans, FMEA, Work Instructions, etc.)
Expectations:
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Understand and engage with production operations daily
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Complete in-process inspection plans and verify print requirements
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Assist in training and mentoring team members
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Help the QC Lab meet production and quality targets
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Comprehend internal documentation (Red Book, Black Book, etc.) within 90-day probation period
If you take pride in precision, have strong inspection experience, and are ready to contribute to a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.