Manufacturing Floor Quality Liaison (Aerospace Machining)

Manufacturing Floor Quality Liaison (Aerospace Machining)

Are you energized by the hum of CNC mills, fluent in GD&T, and known for catching issues before they become escapes? Do you believe the best time to solve a problem is the moment it appears? If so, you’ll thrive as our on‑the‑floor quality champion.

About the Company

Steel Tool & Engineering Co. builds mission‑critical aerospace components through precision machining, complex fabrication, and welded assemblies. We’re AS9100‑certified and NADCAP‑accredited, with an unwavering commitment to reliability and compliance.

Your Mission

Embed quality where work happens. You will increase our quality presence by performing roaming inspections, supporting calibration and gage management, elevating inspection techniques, training operators, and partnering with Team Leads and Product Quality Engineers to resolve issues at the point of occurrence.

What success looks like (first 90 days)

• You’ve mapped your production zones and established a consistent roaming cadence.
• Gage usage gaps are identified; targeted training is delivered and documented.
• Point‑of‑occurrence audits are routinely executed with clear follow‑ups.
• Recurring issues are escalated with data, and corrective actions are in motion.

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality and process compliance in assigned zones.
• Initiate immediate containment when nonconformances emerge.
• Conduct point‑of‑occurrence audits to verify adherence to procedures and standards.
• Assist with gage calibration; confirm tool readiness and proper application.
• Improve gage instructions and support overall gage management and compliance.
• Deliver practical training on measurement tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with Product Quality Engineers and Team Leads on investigations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities; escalate repeat issues.
• Champion inspection and process improvements that raise product quality.

What you bring Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing, quality, or inspection experience preferred.
• Skilled with calipers, micrometers, and measurement gages.
• Capable of reading blueprints and technical specifications.

Skills & Traits

• GD&T proficiency.
• Detail‑driven with a strong quality ethic.
• Clear communicator and practical problem solver.
• Comfortable working independently and in cross‑functional teams.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Operate safely within a manufacturing environment.
• Conduct precise visual inspections.

Work Setup

• Location: Trenton, MI
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
• Shift: 6:00am–4:30pm
• Pay: $20.25–$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Benefits

• 100% Medical Paid (If you already have medical coverage and don’t request STE medical insurance, you can receive the medical waiver of $300 per month.)
• Dental and Vision Insurance (Includes Dependents)
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations

Tools & Technologies You’ll Work With

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Makino)
• Honeywell Final Inspection
• EDM Machine (Sinker) (Makino)
• EDM Machine (Wire)
• Manual Grinder
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers