Laboratory Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title

Laboratory Quality Technician

Department(s)

Quality

Reports to

Quality Engineer / Supervisor

Job Summary

The Laboratory Quality Technician supports product and material quality through detailed testing, inspection, and audit activities. This role is responsible for incoming material inspection, paint lab testing, LPAs, and participating in structured problem-solving activities. The technician also assists with in-process inspections as needed and is responsible for final dimensional inspections to ensure compliance with engineering specifications. This position directly supports the Quality Management System (QMS) and IATF 16949 requirements.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Conduct incoming inspection of raw materials, chemicals, fasteners, and externally sourced components.
• Perform paint lab evaluations, including :
• Coating adhesion
• Color matching
• Gloss and film build
• Viscosity and cure
• Conduct lab-based material and product tests to verify compliance with specifications.
• Perform final dimensional inspections using standard gauges and CMM tools.
• Support in-process inspections when required by production demands or quality escalations.
• Execute scheduled LPAs, document findings, and escalate discrepancies.
• Support corrective actions and verify resolution of audit findings.
• Participate in cross-functional root cause investigations (5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.).
• Provide accurate test results and technical data to support corrective / preventive actions.
• Maintain calibration of lab and measurement equipment per QMS requirements.
• Ensure lab cleanliness, environmental safety, and adherence to handling standards.
• Document test results, audit findings, and NCRs in ERP and QMS systems.
• Communicate test results and nonconformities to production and engineering teams.
• Authority to quarantine incoming materials or finished goods not meeting specs.
• Authority to stop production for quality issues impacting customer requirements.
• Authority to initiate NCRs and assign test results to support investigations.

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirements

§  Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time

§  Constant and repetitive movement of fingers, hands, and wrists

Company Description

Mayco International and Affiliate Companies is a fast growing, technologically driven manufacturing company. Our culture is built upon our values of vision, integrity, pride, and family. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are looking for awesome individuals to join our growing team at SMI Composites!

SMI Composites is at the forefront of incorporating innovative composite technologies into the automotive industry. We work with our customers to explore and develop the best possible composite solutions for their new and existing programs, with multiple quality assurance checkpoints and on-time delivery.

Company Description

Mayco International and Affiliate Companies is a fast growing, technologically driven manufacturing company. Our culture is built upon our values of vision, integrity, pride, and family. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are looking for awesome individuals to join our growing team at SMI Composites!\r\n\r\nSMI Composites is at the forefront of incorporating innovative composite technologies into the automotive industry. We work with our customers to explore and develop the best possible composite solutions for their new and existing programs, with multiple quality assurance checkpoints and on-time delivery.