Quality Tech 2
Linamar · Southfield, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Linamar (automotive) in Southfield, MI. Assist/manage sorts (tagging, material movement, training, monitoring, writing alerts/purges, etc ).
- Tools it names
- SPC, MSA / Gage R&R
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 31 live postings that list pay, out of 554 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live quality postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $78k–$110k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 43%
- Team leadership 43%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 29%
- Supplier quality 29%
- Union environment 25%
- GD&T 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, MSA / Gage R&R, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Linamar
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Linamar in Southfield
4 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Automation Technician · Controls · Technician
- Quality Engineer, Junior · Quality
- Engineer - Controls · Controls
Full description from LinamarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Quality Control Technician 2 is responsible for many duties within the quality department including but not limited to floor auditing, CMM operation, gage control, dock audits, assisting in sort operations, etc. The Quality Control Technician 2 assists in performing gage R&R studies, gage calibrations, various studies , data collection and overseeing sort operations.
Responsibility
CMM Program Modifications/Programming, daily calibration and maintenance
Maintenance of Gage Trak System for gages
Gage calibrations and Control of Gage Certifications
Assist in g au ge R&R Studies
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Skills/Experience
At least three years’ experience as a CMM Operator
Five years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Prior experience with SPC, LPAs, gauges, and micrometers.
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Job Title : Quality Technician 2
Assist in capability studies
Assist/manage sorts (tagging, material movement, training, monitoring, writing alerts/purges, etc )
Perform LPA audits, report results
Daily scrap disposition and scrap as instructed
Daily purge/alert report
MRB maintenance – daily counts and report out
Posting of information to floor information boards
Balloon prints, Dimensional Inspection Report, Annual part Lay-Outs
Sustainability Coun cil
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
About Us
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.