Job Description

Quality Inspector – 1st Shift (Contract-to-Hire)

Shift: 1st Shift

Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

A manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their team on 1st shift. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, with a 6-month contract prior to conversion.

This role is 100% in the inspection area, with an initial focus on receiving inspection for the first 6-12 months. The Quality Inspector will ensure all incoming, in-process, and final components meet specifications and certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections using micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other precision tools.
• Verify that incoming materials match certification documentation for accuracy.
• Review and approve material and special process certifications.
• Document all inspections, non-conformities, and quality issues accurately in the system.
• Maintain thorough inspection records to ensure traceability.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Cross-check shipped items against certification paperwork.
• Operate CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines) as needed (CMM experience is a plus).

Must-Have Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-5+ years of experience in a quality-related role in manufacturing.
• Experience using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong attention to detail, especially with certification paperwork.
• Experience with in-process or first-piece inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience documenting inspections and inputting data into a system.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Experience operating CMMs or other automated inspection equipment.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Mechanical Testing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Haas, Okuma)
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers