Quality Assurance Applications Engineer

Hebron - Nebraska

Position Overview MetalQuest is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Applications Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a passion for precision machining, quality, eye for detail, and a drive for continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery, in a supportive and family-oriented environment, where flexibility is valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist CNC Machinists with onboarding of new parts and projects
• Assist CMM programmers with program creation and onboarding of new parts and projects
• Assist in trouble shooting machining related issues
• Assist in evaluating and reworking non-conforming product
• Interpret measurement results and assist with making appropriate process adjustments
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to ensure precise machining operations.
• Conduct quality inspections of machined parts to verify conformance to customer requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with team members and engineering staff to troubleshoot issues and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a machinist in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of various machining techniques and tooling.
• Basic understanding of CNC programming
• In depth understanding of Coordinate Measuring Machines
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to provide leadership and work in a team-oriented environment.
• Train operators and help troubleshoot.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Why MetalQuest?

Build a Career, Not Just a Job At MetalQuest, we combine cutting-edge equipment with a supportive, family-oriented culture. Our team members take pride in their work, push themselves to improve every day, and hold each other to high standards. If you’re ready to grow your skills with one of the fastest-growing industries, and be part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to meet you. Apply today to join the team!

Starting Rate : $35 - 45 / Hour

Benefits

• Heath Benefits (Health/Vision/Dental) + HSA
• Retirement Savings Match 3%
• PTO / Paid Holidays / Sick Pay / Bereavement Pay
• Active Military Duty Leave (as needed)
• Work along side a tight-knit team and supportive leadership at a growing company with state-of-the-art equipment!

Working Environment

• This position requires the use of protective eye equipment at all times while on the production floor.
• This position operates in a standing position for 75% of the time.
• May need to lift or move objects up to 40 lbs., frequently operates manual machinery and computers, and may need to make adjustments to parts of machinery, including bending, stooping, reaching or crouching.

Apply online at Careers - MetalQuest Unlimited or call for more information at 402-768-3821

See how we work as a team firsthand: https://youtu.be/Pxm52j-YPcU