Quality Inspector

This role performs precise dimensional inspections in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment, focusing on tight tolerances down to 0.6. The position offers strong growth potential within a collaborative, family-oriented culture that invests in professional development and long-term career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and run coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to inspect high-volume production parts with tight tolerances down to 0.6.
• Check and verify parts using CMMs, OGP systems, and optical inspection equipment to ensure they meet required specifications.
• Perform gauge calibration for the jobs being run on the production floor, ensuring all gauges are accurate and ready for use.
• Conduct detailed quality inspections on parts and assemblies, following established procedures and quality standards.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and technical drawings to determine inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities by performing inspections and documenting results as needed.
• Accurately record inspection data, calibration results, and quality findings in accordance with internal quality systems.
• Identify nonconforming parts and communicate findings clearly to appropriate team members for corrective action.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area within the gauge lab and on the production floor.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to continuously improve inspection methods, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• At least 1 year of experience performing gauge calibration.
• Hands-on experience with quality inspection processes and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements and documentation.
• Experience using inspection tools and equipment such as CMMs, OGP systems, and optical inspection devices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with tight tolerances.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Skills

• Experience as a Quality Technician or in a similar quality-focused role.
• Comfort working with advanced metrology and gauge lab equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in professional growth and developing a long-term career in quality and metrology.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that produces approximately 45,000 pieces per month with very tight tolerances. Multiple openings are available on off-shifts and split shifts, including 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

The facility features a newly acquired, state-of-the-art $2 million gauge lab equipped with a micro CMM capable of 0.6 tolerance, two Zeiss CMMs with 1.6 capabilities, OGP systems, and approximately ten optical inspection units. Team members work within a family-oriented culture where colleagues take an interest in each other’s well-being and career development.

Schedule

• 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Sussex, WI.