Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

Location: Onsite – Kenosha, WI
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3PM-11:30 PM (Monday-Friday) | 15% Shift Differential

Join EXALTA Group and help ensure the quality of high-precision components used in the medical device industry. We're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician who is passionate about inspection, accuracy, and maintaining the highest quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to ensure compliance with print specifications and quality requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions
• Perform dimensional, visual, functional, assembly, welding, and laser mark inspections
• Conduct and document first-piece inspections
• Use precision measuring equipment, optical comparators, vision systems, and CMM equipment to verify product quality
• Review inspection results and communicate quality concerns to Production, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
• Place nonconforming material on hold and complete required NCR documentation
• Support investigations, corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain inspection equipment and verify calibration status
• Enter inspection data into ERP systems, spreadsheets, and quality databases
• Ensure all records and documentation comply with ISO 13485, FDA, and company quality requirements
• Meet established quality, accuracy, and productivity goals

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of quality inspection experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment
• Experience in an ISO 13485 and/or FDA-regulated environment preferred
• Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, including:
  • Micrometers                 Gauge Pins
  • Calipers                         Radius Gauges
  • Height Gauges              Optical Comparators
  • Thread Gauges              Vision Systems
  • Dial Indicators               CMM Equipment
• Ability to read and interpret inspection reports and quality documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and computer-based quality systems
• Strong math, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and work independently or as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Temperature-controlled manufacturing facility
• Exposure to machinery, coolants, lubricants, and moving mechanical parts
• Moderate noise levels typical of a manufacturing environment
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, up to 12 hours per shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and repetitive motion
• Strong visual acuity for detailed inspection work, including close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment