Job Description

Join a Company Where You’re More Than Just a Number — Become Part of the Carlson Team!
Carlson Tool & Manufacturing is growing, and we’re looking for a full-time Quality Inspector who wants more than just a job — they want to be part of a company that values precision, craftsmanship, and people!

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 solutions for a variety of industries.

What You'll Do:
In this role, you’ll support precision machining operations through inspection of tight-tolerance components for Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial applications in a clean, organized and team focused setting.

What You’ll Get:

• Weekly pay: Starting at $20/hr - $25/hr, depending on experience
• 1st or 2nd Shift hours available, with an additional 10% Shift Differential on 2nd Shift
• Overtime Options 
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Company-provided inspection equipment
• 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:

• 2+ years of mechanical inspection experience – preferred
• Strong blue print reading and GD&T skills
• Experience with manual inspection equipment
• A background in Machining or Manufacturing
• Ability to operate (or become certified in) forklifts and crane systems

A Day in the Life:

• Perform in-process and final inspection of machined parts
• Ensure parts are clean and free of debris prior to inspection
• Safely handle parts using forklifts, overhead cranes, and jib cranes
• Use manual measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges) to verify parts meet customer and quality requirements (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Document inspection results and maintain traceability
• Identify and segregate nonconforming product
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized

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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