Inspector III

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Full Time Kamatics Corporation, Bloomfield, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.61 To $36.91 Hourly

Kamatics is looking for an Inspector III to join our Bloomfield, CT team on Day shift. This role is responsible for performing inspection activities on products and materials, including first-piece inspections and in-process monitoring, to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and Kamatics’ quality standards.

The Inspector III works closely with the Value Stream Manager and/or Senior Team Leader to meet production schedules, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Quality Assurance Supervisor for quality-related matters.

Perform visual and dimensional inspections of mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances.

Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections within assigned value streams.

Identify surface, dimensional, visual, material, documentation, and workmanship non-conformities in accordance with blueprints and Kamatics’ quality standards.

Report non-conforming materials or unusual conditions to the Quality Supervisor and cell leader.

Utilize inspection equipment to verify drawing specifications, including:

Mastery: Calipers, micrometers, dial bore gages, chamfer gages, profilometers

Demonstrate proficiency in measuring GD&T characteristics, including roundness, parallelism, concentricity, runout, perpendicularity, flatness, and total runout.

Demonstrate ability to identify GD&T items such as true position and material modifiers.

Operate coordinate measuring machines (CMM) to inspect product.

Complete all responsibilities in accordance with productivity, quality expectations, and established work procedures.

Maintain inspection records, data, and logs; create inspection documentation such as IMS, first article, and related forms.

Navigate computer systems and software to access drawings, inspection plans, and verification requirements.

Provide leadership and training support as needed to ensure production schedules are met.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; follow all safety and environmental procedures and report incidents as required.

Recommend improvements to work processes and procedures; actively contribute to 5S initiatives.

Deliver a high level of service to internal and external customers while fostering a positive team environment.

Perform other duties as assigned and participate in cross-training or learning additional positions.

High school diploma or GED required.

2–3 years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Must meet all defined competency requirements for the role.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication (speaking, listening, questioning, documentation)

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints

Experience completing inspection method sheets and first article documentation

Customer-focused mindset with occasional interaction with customer inspectors

Results-oriented, dependable, and team-focused

Initiative and leadership capability

Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, including CMMs

Shop math knowledge

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge

Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge

Frequent mental and visual attention to detail

Occasional lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 50 lbs. (15–40%)

Includes one hour of mandatory overtime at the start of each shift for a…