What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA/QC Inspector position at Instron?
Job Description:
Company Description
Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems.
Have you ever wondered how a potato chip always has the right crispiness level? Or, how your game controller will survive several drops whether you are excited for your win or upset by a loss? How about eyewear being able to withstand impact forces? Visit Instron’s YouTube Channel to see our customer’s applications or watch our Culture video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IC97HOKN-Y. Check out Facebook Watch at https://fb.watch/a8ILPde4GP/ for additional videos.
Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world’s largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Inspector to join our Binghamton team. In this role, you will inspect mechanical parts and assemblies using precision inspection tools, ensure products meet engineering specifications and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the facility. This position is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with extensive inspection experience who is passionate about driving quality and supporting production excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Quality Control
This position has a starting hourly range is $26- 36/hour. Pay is determined by several factors, including a candidate’s experience, relevant skills, and qualifications
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Company Description
Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems.
Have you ever wondered how a potato chip always has the right crispiness level? Or, how your game controller will survive several drops whether you are excited for your win or upset by a loss? How about eyewear being able to withstand impact forces? Visit Instron’s YouTube Channel to see our customer’s applications or watch our Culture video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IC97HOKN-Y. Check out Facebook Watch at https://fb.watch/a8ILPde4GP/ for additional videos.
Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world’s largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Inspector to join our Binghamton team. In this role, you will inspect mechanical parts and assemblies using precision inspection tools, ensure products meet engineering specifications and quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the facility. This position is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with extensive inspection experience who is passionate about driving quality and supporting production excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Quality Control
- Inspect mechanical parts and assemblies using precision mechanical and optical instruments (verniers, micrometers, hardness testers, CMM, test fixtures, etc.).
- Compare parts against engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance.
- Perform first article inspections and develop inspection criteria.
- Conduct incoming inspections of purchased and outsourced components.
- Inspect finishing processes such as plating and painting; collaborate with vendors to ensure finishing requirements are met.
- Process and evaluate customer returns through RMA procedures.
- Develop new or refine existing inspection methods based on experience and technical understanding.
- Document inspection results and communicate findings to relevant supervisors or departments.
- Issue internal corrective actions and participate as an active member of the Material Review Board.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action efforts using Agile.
- Assist and train less senior inspectors and team members.
- Participate in supplier qualification processes.
- Recommend new inspection tools, gages, and fixtures.
- Manage and maintain calibration of inspection equipment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and application sheets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Expertise in using mechanical and optical inspection equipment and related calibration tools—typically gained through 10 years of inspection experience.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound decisions without written instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds (approximately 20% of work time).
- CMM experience is a plus.
- Strong commitment to driving quality within the Binghamton facility.
- Plant environment with periodic exposure to dust, dirt, and noise.
- Occasional travel to Norwood, MA may be required.
This position has a starting hourly range is $26- 36/hour. Pay is determined by several factors, including a candidate’s experience, relevant skills, and qualifications
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $26 - $36