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Parts Inspector

DES Employment Group
Davenport, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026

Parts Inspector Quality Assurance 

Davenport, IA 

Mon–Fri (No Weekends) 

Are you looking for more than just a job? Join a premier metal tool manufacturer in Davenport that specializes in high-quality drill bits and precision components. We are an employee-owned company where your hard work directly impacts the success of the business.


Whether you’re a seasoned machinist or someone with strong mechanical aptitude and an eye for detail looking for a new career path, we provide the training and stability you need to grow.


The Perks & Pay


  • Starting Pay: $16 – $18/hr (Based on Experience)paid weekly w/OT
  • Paid weekly
  • Immediate Benefits: PTO Starts Accruing on first day of work- Eligible for use after 60 days
  • Health Care Benefits.
  • Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday schedule. Keep your weekends for yourself.


Available Shifts


  • 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM): Openings for Parts Inspectors for metal drill bits and machining parts.


What We’re Looking For


  • Experience: Previous Parts Inspection or Quality Assurance experience is preferred, but we are happy to train mechanically inclined candidates who have a passion for making things.
  • Reliability: A solid work history with a track record of longevity at previous employers. Must have updated and current resume to reflect all work history.
  • Physical Ability: Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally.
  • Requirements: Must pass a 7-year background check and a drug screen.
  • Must have good vision detail oriented and great communication.


Full Benefits (Post-Conversion)


After your initial 3-month period, you will be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package:

  • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan): Become an actual owner of the company.
  • 401(k): Retirement savings with a generous company match.
  • Healthcare: Full medical, dental, and health benefit packages.


Additional Tasks:

* Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

* Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems.

* Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.

* Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.

* Recommend necessary corrective actions, based on inspection results.

* Read dials or meters to verify that equipment is functioning at specified levels.

* Make minor adjustments to equipment, such as turning setscrews to calibrate instruments to required tolerances.

* Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.

* Monitor production operations or equipment to ensure conformance to specifications, making necessary process or assembly adjustments.

* Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.

* Position products, components, or parts for testing.

* Remove defects, such as chips, burrs, or lap corroded or pitted surfaces.


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