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Quality Inspector

Trace-A-Matic
Brookfield, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
Description

Ready to make an impact? Join a stable and growing organization where your career can flourish! If you're excited about new opportunities, keep reading!

At Trace-A-Matic, our people are our greatest assets! We offer a friendly, clean, and safe work environment where everyone can thrive. Our mission is to achieve excellence in complex precision machined components and ensure customer satisfaction. Plus, we have a fantastic Gainsharing program: when the company profits, we share 50% with our employees, paid out quarterly!

Trace-A-Matic offers:

  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Service-Based PTO
  • Gainsharing
  • Exciting, fast-paced environment
  • On-site Fitness Center & Medical Clinic
  • Weekly Pay
  • Performance Merit Raises
  • Climate Controlled Environment
  • Free Employee Coffee

Position Overview:

Trace-A-Matic is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector in first/second shift with hands-on experience in dimensional inspection, machining methods, and interpreting manufacturing drawings using GD&T. This floor-based role requires proficiency with hand inspection tools, the ability to inspect castings and weldments, and strong communication and computer skills to document and report inspection results accurately. If you're detail-oriented and comfortable standing throughout the day in a fast-paced shop environment, we want to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The main function of the Inspector will be to verify conformance to drawing and specifications. Specific responsibilities will include the following:

  • Conduct first piece inspections when requested by manufacturing personnel. This inspection will take place in accordance with Trace-A-Matic’s First Piece Inspection procedures and work instructions.
  • Program and operate the CMM (PC-DMIS) to provide inspection
  • Interpret CMM output to provide clear evidence of our meeting specifications and/or provide clear direction for the machinist and manufacturing team.
  • Conduct receiving inspection functions in accordance with Trace-A-Matic’s Receiving Inspection procedure and work instructions.
  • Conduct final inspection functions in accordance with Trace-A-Matic’s Final Inspection procedure and work instructions.
  • Audit in-process inspections when directed.
  • Report results of all inspections to machinists and plant supervision. Initiate NCRs for out-of-tolerance conditions.
  • Conduct casting and weldment layout inspections as directed.
  • Create accurate inspection reports as required.
  • Set up inspection gages when requested by machinists.
  • Other duties as needed

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong background in dimensional inspection and machining method.
  • Able to use a variety of hand inspection tools to conduct inspections.
  • Must be able to interpret manufacturing drawings and understands GD&T.
  • Ability to conduct casting and weldment layout inspections is a requirement.
  • Ability to operate and program (PC-DMIS) a CMM.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
  • Computer skills are required.

Qualifications: (Minimum & Preferred)

Education: This position requires a high school diploma or GED.

Experience and/or Training: 3 - 5 years of experience in quality inspection required, preferably in a machining or fabrication environment

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