Join a Company Where You’re More Than Just a Number — Become Part of the Carlson Team!

At Carlson Tool & Manufacturing, quality is built into everything we do. We’re looking for a detail-oriented 1st Shift Quality Technician who wants more than just a job — they want a role that values precision, rewards reliability, and offers growth.

Why Carlson?
Based in Cedarburg, WI, we’re a family-owned company with an over 65-year tradition of investing in our people and our technology. Our culture is built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement — where every team member takes pride in their work and contributes to building diverse solutions for a variety of industries.

What You’ll Do:
In this role, you’ll inspect precision machined high-quality parts including precision machined components, injection mold tooling, plastic injection molded product and more that serve industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Plastic Packaging, Battery, and beyond! You’ll work in a clean, climate-controlled, well-equipped facility where your skill and attention to detail make a real impact.

What You’ll Get:

• Weekly pay: Starting at $26 - $30/hr depending on experience
• Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Profit Sharing Plan & Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Development through internal and external training
• Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties

And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• 3+ years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment – Required
• Experience with PCDMIS software - Required
• Knowledge of quality practices & principles, metrology, GD&T, and blueprint reading

A Day in the Life:

• Measure and inspect machined parts using a variety of precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, gauges
• Program using PCDMIS Software and operating CMMs using 3D data
• Read 2D drawings and interpret GD&T call outs
• Analyze data, draw conclusions and provide feedback in a clear concise manner
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform basic shop mathematical calculations (geometry, trigonometry and algebra)
• Lift machined parts manually or with overhead cranes

Ready to Join a Team That Values You?
At Carlson, we believe great people build great things — and we’d love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it’s like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated.

Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.

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