IFAB Corp.
Custom metal fabrication manufacturer
Metrology Technician - Quality
Occasional travel to customers and suppliers is required, approximately 10–20%.
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing inspection or metrology is required.
- Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and blueprint reading is required.
- Hands-on operator-level experience with coordinate measuring machines, height gauges, micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges is required.
- Familiarity with IATF 16949, advanced product quality planning, production part approval process, and statistical process control fundamentals is required.
- Ability to perform Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility studies is required.
- Ability to stand and walk on the shop floor and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds is required.
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final dimensional and visual inspections of automotive components using coordinate measuring machines, height gauges, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and optical comparators.
- Read and interpret blueprints and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols to determine measurement methods and acceptance criteria.
- Operate coordinate measuring machine equipment, load programs, verify alignments, and ensure accurate readings.
- Complete dimensional reports, capability studies including Cp/Cpk, and non-conformance reports.
- Support production part approval process documentation, including ISIR and Measurement Systems Analysis/Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility.
- Conduct routine calibration checks, maintain inspection equipment, and update calibration records according to IATF 16949.
- Assist with root cause analysis using 5-Why and Fishbone methods for non-conformances.
- Verify corrective actions and maintain 5S standards in inspection areas.
- Work between the quality laboratory and manufacturing floor.
- Travel occasionally to customers and suppliers, approximately 10–20%.
- A technical trade certificate or associate degree is preferred.
- Experience with metal-mechanic automotive parts involving stamping, welding, or machining is preferred.
- Coordinate measuring machine programming knowledge using PC-DMIS, Calypso, or MCOSMOS is preferred.
- Experience with portable coordinate measuring machine arms such as FARO or Hexagon, or with laser scanning, is preferred.
- Familiarity with original equipment manufacturer customer-specific requirements for GM, Ford, Stellantis, or Toyota is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred.
About the company
Operating as a North Carolina custom metal fabrication manufacturer, IFAB Corp. focuses on its stated market and service model. It produces fabricated metal components and assemblies through cutting, forming, welding, machining, finishing, and production support. Shop-floor teams translate drawings and customer specifications into manufactured parts while quality and operations teams control delivery. Work includes welding, fabrication, machine operation, engineering, quality, maintenance, logistics, sales, and administration. The profile is the Gastonia business using ifabrication.com, not the unrelated Ohio company on ifab.com.
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Headquarters
Gastonia, North Carolina
Founded
1994
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue reached CAD 27.5 million, up 288%, beating guidance.
- H1 2026 revenue hit CAD 37.1 million, the strongest six-month period ever.
- Management targets 35% gross margin in 2026, implying substantial operating leverage.
What critics are saying
- Royalties, commissions, tariffs, and Maidenform transition costs already hit Q1 2026 margins.
- The company admitted a CAD 850,000 tariff recovery claim with uncertain timing.
- Dependence on retail launches makes one failed buyer relationship an existential revenue shock.
What makes IFAB Corp. unique
- iFabric’s Intelligent Fabric Technologies posted 305% Q1 2026 revenue growth to CAD 23.6 million.
- VERZUS ALL launched August 18, 2026 in five European countries through a major club retailer.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays