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Dimensional Inspection Technician – Precision Fasteners

Rocknel Fastener
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
A day in the life

You walk the production floor as parts come off the line, blueprint in hand. With micrometers and calipers, you verify dimensions, compare results to specifications, and decide when to accept, reject, or escalate. You spot trends, recommend process tweaks, and partner with operators to keep quality on target throughout every stage of production.

What you'll do

  • Define and uphold product quality criteria aligned to prints and specifications.
  • Interpret engineering blueprints/schematics to confirm conformance.
  • Advise on production process adjustments when variation is detected.
  • Conduct in-process, final, and random inspections of materials and finished goods.
  • Use micrometers and calipers for precise dimensional measurements.
  • Quarantine nonconforming parts and recommend corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Accept or reject finished goods and clearly communicate inspection outcomes to the team.
  • Perform random sampling to assess ongoing product quality and process capability.

What you bring

  • 1 year in the fastener industry preferred.
  • Fluent in reading blueprints and schematics.
  • Hands-on proficiency with calipers and micrometers.
  • Working knowledge of IATF 16949 practices.
  • Experience with root cause analysis and strong deductive reasoning.
  • Effective verbal communication and collaboration skills.
  • Basic computer literacy for data entry and documentation.
  • Able to lift, walk, and handle materials as part of daily work; move efficiently between tasks with minimal errors.
  • Strong organization, prioritization, and a reliable work ethic.
  • Commitment to OSHA and company safety requirements.

**Physical Demands and Work Environment **

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas. Ability to continuously stand and move through 8–10-hour shifts 100% onsite. One work location.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Salary : $19 - $21

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