Quality Control Technician - 1st and 3rd Shift

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Located in Brighton, MI

Salary: $18-20.50

Job description:

Express Employment is currently hiring multiple Quality Technicians for two top manufacturing companies in Howell, MI and New Hudson, MI. These positions support inspection, testing, and quality control within fast-paced, safety-focused production environments.

QC Technician – Howell, MI

Pay:

  • $19.50/hr during training
  • $20.50/hr on night shift

Schedule:

  • Training: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (approx. 2 months)
  • Night Shift: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM (starting Sunday night)

Assignment Length:

  • 1-year contract with potential for full-time hire

Role Overview:

This position supports quality control in a clean manufacturing/lab environment. Ideal for someone detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working on their feet.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform QC inspections to ensure product meets quality standards
  • Complete documentation and follow established quality procedures
  • Work safely with provided PPE in a lab/production environment
  • Support production teams and escalate issues as needed

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand for most of the shift
  • Lift up to 30 lbs

Quality Assurance / Met Lab Technician – New Hudson, MI

Pay: $18.00 – $19.50/hr + $1/hr shift premium for 3rd shift

Shifts Available:

  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts)
  • Includes 4–6 weeks of training on the same shift
  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts)
  • Includes 4–6 weeks of training (no premium during training)

Role Overview:

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will support metallurgical and materials testing in a Met Lab for a leading rivet manufacturer.

What You’ll Do:

  • Inspect raw materials and in-process production
  • Perform metallurgical lab tests including:
  • Wire tensile strength testing
  • Rockwell & micro-hardness testing
  • Metallographic sample prep
  • Microstructure interpretation
  • Plating thickness inspections
  • Update inspection results in Syspro; enter data into QDA
  • Assist with quality investigations, field failures, and root cause analysis
  • Maintain a clean lab environment
  • Safely shut down production if quality concerns arise

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with tensile testers, hardness testers, metallograph equipment
  • Strong attention to detail & communication skills
  • Confidence to stop production when needed
  • Ability to read and understand measurements
  • Computer proficiency (Excel, Word)
  • Experience with Syspro or QDA a plus

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required; Associate’s or equivalent experience preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed OR contact Katie at Express Employment Professionals: katie.gall@expresspros.com
Call or Text: 517-546-5627

Express Office: Howell (Brighton)
2160 Grand River Annex
Suite 200
Brighton, MI 48114
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