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Union Technologies · 2 months ago

Quality Lab Technician

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. The Quality Lab Technician will perform hands-on testing and measurement, support engineers in failure analysis, and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

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Responsibilities

Perform hands-on testing, measurement, and failure analysis in a 12-hour shift environment
Perform routine and special testing on metal parts and samples, including tensile testing, hardness testing, and salt spray testing
Conduct metallurgical sample preparation for failure analysis and material investigations
Operate a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) for dimensional inspections with precision and discipline
Support engineers and Quality leadership in failure analysis, generating data and reports essential to root-cause investigation
Use manual inspection tools with expert-level accuracy: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and gage blocks
Read blueprints, tolerances, and GD&T like a tactical map
Take major responsibility for managing the calibration program for measurement equipment across the facility
Maintain calibration records, coordinate internal/external activities, and ensure every instrument is battle-ready
Maintain clean, organized, audit-ready lab conditions at all times
Record, analyze, and report data with zero compromise on accuracy
Support compliance to ISO 9001 requirements with rigorous documentation and system discipline

Qualification

Mechanical testingDimensional inspectionsISO 9001 experiencePrecision measurement equipmentCMM operationFailure analysis supportDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Hands-on experience performing mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, salt spray) and dimensional inspections
Experience in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment is mandatory
Skilled in the use of precision measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
Ability to operate a CMM; experience with Zeiss systems is a major plus
Strong capability in sample prep, test setup, and failure analysis support
Detail-driven, disciplined, and relentless about accuracy
Strong documentation and communication skills
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for 12+ hours per day, lift 50 lbs. regularly

Preferred

Experience programming a Zeiss CMM (Calypso or similar)
ASQ certifications such as CQT or CQI
Experience in metal-focused manufacturing such as forging, machining, casting, heat treating, or related environments

Company

Union Technologies

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Union Technologies is an IT company that provides data analysis, application support, project management, and website management services.