Metrology & In‑Process Inspection Specialist

At a glance

• Company: Steel Tool & Engineering Co. (Aerospace Precision Machining & Fabrication | AS9100 | NADCAP)
• Location: Trenton, MI
• Employment: Full-Time, Hourly
• Shift: 6:00am–4:30pm
• Compensation: $20.25–$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Why this role matters

Our customers fly with confidence because our parts meet spec—every time. Your work ensures measurement integrity, rapid containment at the point of occurrence, and continuous elevation of inspection practices across our production zones.

What you’ll do

• Roaming inspections: Verify product conformity and process compliance in assigned zones.
• Immediate containment: Act at the source when quality concerns appear; protect product and flow.
• Audits: Perform point‑of‑occurrence audits to confirm adherence to procedures and standards.
• Calibration support: Assist with gage calibration; confirm proper use and tool condition.
• Metrology guidance: Improve gage use instructions and support gage management.
• Training: Coach production teams on gage selection, handling, and measurement technique.
• Problem solving: Team with Product Quality Engineers and Team Leads on investigations.
• RCA & corrective actions: Contribute to root cause analysis; escalate recurring issues.
• Continuous improvement: Recommend and support inspection and process enhancements.

What you bring

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Experience in manufacturing, quality, or inspection (preferred).
• Hands‑on use of calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Proficient blueprint/specification reading.

Skills & Knowledge

• GD&T proficiency.
• Detail orientation and quality discipline.
• Effective communicator and practical problem solver.
• Collaborates well with operations and engineering; works independently when needed.
• Basic computer literacy.

Physical & Work Environment

• Extended standing and walking on the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Manufacturing environment awareness and safety focus.
• Accurate, detailed visual inspections.

Key Attributes

• Quality‑focused, accountable, and ownership‑driven.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Proactive in surfacing and addressing point‑of‑occurrence issues.
• Team‑first mindset aligned to operational and quality goals.

Primary Objective

Increase quality presence on the floor by executing inspections and audits, supporting calibration, elevating inspection techniques, training on gage use, and partnering with Team Leads and Product Quality Engineers to resolve issues at the source.

Benefits

• 100% Medical Paid (If you already have medical coverage and don’t request STE medical insurance, you can receive the medical waiver of $300 per month.)
• Dental and Vision Insurance (Includes Dependents)
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations

Tools & Technologies

• CNC Mill (3–4 axis VMC) (Makino)
• Honeywell Final Inspection
• EDM Machine (Sinker) (Makino)
• EDM Machine (Wire)
• Manual Grinder
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers