Quality Inspector III

About the role

Join a stable, growing company where the work is ramping up and so can your career! At Cooper Machinery Services, we're looking for a Quality Inspector III who can join the company and be an immediate asset and has a desire to cross-train and add value throughout the quality department.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming components from vendors, verifying material test reports (MTRs) and confirming quality requirements are met
• Conduct in-process inspections during manufacturing and assembly, giving production fast, actionable feedback when parts fall outside tolerance
• Perform final inspections to confirm products meet customer requirements before they ship
• Run visual, dimensional, physical, and non-destructive testing (NDT) on components, and document every result
• Validate purchased and manufactured products against specifications, methods, and inspection plans
• Approve raw material certifications prior to production release
• Process non-conformance issues, partnering with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve quality concerns quickly
• Make the call – accept or reject – based on quality standards and product requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED plus 8+ years of inspection or quality experience (Receiving, In-Process, Final Inspection, QC), ideally in a machining environment
• Skilled with inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, go/no-go gauges, thread gauges, height gauges, surface testers, and optical comparators
• Able to read mechanical drawings and blueprints with precision – tolerances, dimensions, and requirements
• Familiar with ISO 9000 and Quality Management System practices (non-conformances, corrective actions, work instructions, inspection and sampling plans)
• Comfortable with MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint
• A strong communicator who can work independently or alongside a team, with sharp problem-solving instincts

Qualifications

• Nice to Have: Experience with portable CMM equipment (Faro Arm), Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), SAP experience

Skills

• Technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

Benefits

• Most benefits start on day one – no waiting period
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match – 100% vested from day one
• Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program for mental health support

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time position