Quality Inspector - Weekday Day Shift
VulcanForms Inc. · Ayer, MA · 2 wk ago
On-siteQuality Assurance$23–$38/hrFull-time
About the role
VulcanForms is a 24/7/365 operation. This shift is Monday-Wednesday and e/o Thursday 6am -6pm.
Responsibilities
- Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and routine part inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
- Verify that materials, equipment, processes, and products comply with quality specifications.
- Develop and validate inspection and test methods; assist in creating SOPs and inspection protocols.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on product quality metrics.
- Support compliance with customer, internal, industry (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485), and regulatory requirements through audits and gap analysis.
- Absorb and implement process controls, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
- Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues.
- Inspect manufactured parts, issuing non-conformance reports, and facilitating MRB hardware disposition and corrective action tasks.
- Work independently and manage daily priorities with minimal supervision.
- Communicate and collaborate with operations personnel to ensure production needs are met.
- Initiate and communicate identified nonconformances.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience performing part inspections with strong drawing interpretation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of GD&T principles.
- Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI), Test Method Validation (TMV), and developing inspection methods.
- Proficiency in AQL sampling techniques.
- Skilled in performing dimensional and visual inspections.
- Experience with root cause analysis, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Experience in medical device, aerospace, or defense manufacturing required.
- Hands-on experience with advanced inspection equipment and software, including CMMs, PCMMs, vision systems, profilometers, and blue light scanners (e.g., Zeiss, Faro, Keyence).
- Ability to troubleshoot issues encountered with inspection equipment.
Qualifications
- Self-motivated, hands-on team player with excellent communication skills, adaptable to fast-paced startup environments and excited by new challenges in metal additive manufacturing.
Skills
- GD&T principles
- First Article Inspections (FAI)
- Test Method Validation (TMV)
- AQL sampling techniques
- Dimensional and visual inspections
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
- Tracing and troubleshooting
- Advanced inspection equipment and software (CMMs, PCMMs, vision systems, profilometers, blue light scanners)
- Problem-solving and decision-making
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Pay
The hourly pay range for this position is $23 - $38 per hour.
Schedule
This shift is Monday-Wednesday and e/o Thursday 6am -6pm.
Location
VulcanForms is located in Devens, MA.