Quality Inspector – 1st Shift; CMM​/GD&T

At a Glance

• Company: Bristol Precision
• Location: Marlborough, MA (On-site)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Range: $30 – $38 per hour (based on experience)
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Overtime: As needed
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3+ years preferred)
• Work Authorization: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (ITAR environment)

As Bristol Precision continues growing its aerospace, medical, defense, and prototype manufacturing programs, quality remains central to everything we do.

This Quality Inspector role exists to ensure precision machined components meet engineering requirements and customer expectations throughout production. You'll help maintain the standards and consistency required inside a certified, process-driven environment.

In this role, you will:

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on precision machined components
• Interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Verify product conformance and maintain inspection records
• Operate CMM equipment and advanced metrology tools
• Apply and interpret GD&T requirements
• Document inspection findings and communicate non-conformances
• Support dimensional verification and maintain quality records
• Work closely with machinists, programmers, and leadership teams
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on inspection work and takes pride in precision and process control.

You'll work with equipment such as:

Inspection Equipment:

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Optical Comparator
• Height Gages
• Pin Gages
• Thread Gages
• Calipers / Verniers

Software & Systems:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• ISO-controlled quality systems

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Aerospace and medical-grade materials
• Precision-machined components supporting regulated industries

• Previous Quality Inspector experience in manufacturing
• Experience using standard metrology equipment
• Experience operating CMM equipment
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Experience working within an ISO-controlled environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

• CMM programming experience
• Experience inspecting precision machined components

People choose Bristol Precision because of:

• Bright, clean, air-conditioned facility
• Modern metrology equipment and quality systems
• Team-oriented culture
• Flexible work environment
• Quarterly profit sharing
• 4 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Stable aerospace, medical, and defense work
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities

Pay Range: $30 – $38/hr (DOE)

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Profit-sharing program
• Company-supported retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities

Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC.

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