Quality Inspector II/CMM Operator, 1st Shift

About the role

Inspectors are key personnel in the Accurus Quality Department and their duties are integral to the overall quality management system and customer satisfaction. They perform inspections on newly received goods, work‑in‑process, and final inspections of machined aerospace parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and work instructions. Inspectors document approvals and non‑conforming parts, may be involved in internal problem‑solving to identify re‑work requirements, and may provide quality or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel.

Responsibilities

• Determine and utilize appropriate inspection methods and instruments (micrometers, height gauges, air gauges, radius gauges, calipers, etc.) to complete in‑process and final inspection of machined aerospace parts and assemblies, including simple to moderate layouts and setups on a surface plate.
• Initiate nonconformance records and disposition of parts not meeting requirements.
• Continuously strive to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency by recommending and supporting process improvements.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external personnel to identify root causes, troubleshoot errors and trends, and negotiate resolution of non‑conforming parts and necessary re‑work or re‑inspection.
• Provide quality and/or manufacturing process training for manufacturing personnel as needed.
• Complete other duties as required and maintain regular on‑site attendance.

Requirements

• Must meet ITAR compliance as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected person).

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate degree or similar post‑secondary/vocational training in a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of QA inspection experience for machined parts and/or assemblies; aerospace industry experience preferred.
• Combination of related manufacturing experience and internal training may be considered in place of inspection experience.
• CMM experience required; experience with CMM Manager preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Accurate reading and interpretation of blueprints, engineering documents, quality standards, customer specifications, and manufacturing control plans (including PCM).
• Advanced mathematical skills, including fractions and decimal equivalents, and familiarity with geometric tolerance.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, tape measures, etc.).
• Understanding of nonconforming product processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• CMM programming experience a plus.
• Excel and ERP system experience a plus.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including manufacturing areas.
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly climb steps, stairs, or ladders.
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel.
• Constant verbal and written communication in English via phone, text, or other messaging.
• Visual acuity to accurately read precision measuring instruments and distinguish colors.
• Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards, measurement instruments, and manually examine parts.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing shop environment with variable conditions.
• Exposure to excessive noise (hearing protection required), dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (occasionally), extreme temperatures (occasionally).
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes, and other lifting devices.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and safety footwear.
• Position classified as safety‑sensitive.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Benefits

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package after 30 days of employment. Full details are available on the company’s benefits website.