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Quality Control Inspector (1st Shift)
Job Type: Full-Time / Contract-to-Hire
Shift: Daylight First Shift (Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Inspector to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will perform thorough visual and dimensional inspections of raw materials, in-process parts, and finished products to ensure they meet exact specifications and customer quality standards.
This is a great opportunity for an inspector with 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience looking to expand their technical skill set with advanced inspection tools and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final quality inspections and audits on manufactured components.
- Utilize precision hand measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, digital height gages, indicators, and optical comparators.
- Read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings to verify part dimensions.
- Identify nonconforming materials, apply hold tags, and document non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Create, maintain, and file clean quality logs, inspection records, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
- Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI), Gage R&R studies, and Capability Studies.
- Set up, operate, or learn specialized equipment such as XRF analyzers and SmartScope systems.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing technicians and assist in training personnel on quality standards and procedures.
- Perform routine chemical/materials testing in accordance with safety guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 1–2 years of quality control or inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Blueprint Reading: Foundational understanding of blueprint reading and standard inspection techniques.
- Measurement Tools: Hands-on experience with physical measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gages, etc.).
- GD&T: Familiarity or willingness to complete training in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Skills: Strong basic technical math, reading comprehension, problem-solving, and basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Visual Acuity: 20/20 visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected).
- Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for up to 8 hours per shift and perform repetitive inspection tasks with high accuracy.
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