Overview

About LamothermicLamothermic is a second-generation, family-run investment casting foundry known for producing high-quality steel parts with a focus on customer service, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. We serve a wide range of industries with precision-engineered cast components. Position Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for supporting all aspects of product and process quality to ensure wax patterns and metal castings meet internal specifications and customer requirements. This position involves performing routine inspections, maintaining quality documentation, and assisting in corrective actions, with a strong focus on dimensional and visual inspection. Knowledge of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods is highly desirable.

We offer many perks:

• Attendance Bonus - Earn up to an extra 50 hours/year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks paid vacation after one year
• Medical/dental packages – 1 employer sponsored pkg at 75% savings
• 401k program after one year employment
• Prescription safety eyewear paid by company
• Reimbursement for steel toe shoes

Entry-level candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. On-the-job training is available and preferred, making this an excellent opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to a dynamic team within a manufacturing environment.

Compensation up to $25 an hour, commensurate with experience.

 

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of wax patterns, steel and bronze castings.
• Verify product conformity using measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and inspection logs.
• Assist in developing and reviewing work instructions and inspection criteria.
• Support the disposition and follow-up of nonconforming material.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to resolve quality issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts (e.g., 5S, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical training in a related field is a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control or inspection in a manufacturing environment, preferably metal casting or aerospace.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Skills & Experience but not required:

• NDT Level II certification or experience in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Radiographic Testing (RT) per SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410 (preferred but not required).
• Experience with investment casting processes is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or relevant industry-specific standards.
• Familiarity with CR/DR radiography and reading X-ray images is a bonus.

Company Website

https://www.lamothermic.com/

Company Profile

Careers - Lamothermic Corp.

Are you looking to work for a continuously developing company, where the culture is focused on teamwork and development? Look no further. Working at Lamothermic, you will join a team whose goal is simple - employ the best people, technology, processes and materials to provide our customers with quality investment castings.

Lamothermic is your premier supplier of precision investment castings – quality first, every time. Our commitment to superior quality combined with our best in class engineering and advanced automation means that our customers get the best castings for their needs.

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