Lab Tech/Quality

Located in Clearwater, FL

Salary: 20-22/hr

Lead Lab Technician / Metrology Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lead Lab Technician to oversee laboratory operations, calibration activities, measurement systems, and inspection support for manufacturing and quality processes. This position is responsible for planning and coordinating laboratory projects, managing gage calibration and certification programs, conducting measurement system analysis (Gage R&R), and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all laboratory equipment and inspection methods.

 

The successful candidate will serve as a technical resource for manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams by analyzing dimensional issues, developing inspection and fixturing solutions, maintaining calibration standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role also coordinates outside calibration and repair services, maintains laboratory records and tracking systems, and provides leadership in meeting quality and production objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize laboratory projects to meet production and quality requirements.
• Schedule and coordinate calibration activities, Gage R&R studies, and equipment certifications.
• Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring equipment.
• Perform dimensional inspections and validate product conformance to engineering specifications.
• Investigate measurement discrepancies and nonconforming parts to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain inspection procedures, gaging setups, surface plate layouts, patterns, and templates.
• Provide inspection fixtures, gages, and measurement solutions to support manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Verify the accuracy and effectiveness of internal and supplier-provided measurement programs.
• Manage laboratory records, calibration databases, and quality management system documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party calibration and repair service providers.
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams with technical expertise related to metrology, measurement systems, and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metrology, calibration, quality assurance, or laboratory operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, dimensional inspection, and measurement systems analysis.
• Experience with Gage R&R studies, calibration standards, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Full Time, Monday-Friday

Please call 727-712-0607 or email jobs.clearwaterfl@expresspros.com 

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