Quality Control Inspector
Listed on 2026-06-08
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Technician/ Inspector, Quality Control / Manager -
Manufacturing / Production
SUMMARY
The Quality Control Inspector I is responsible for performing comprehensive inspections across a range of characteristics—visual, dimensional, and documentation-based—to verify conformance to engineering drawings, internal specifications, and customer requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Perform visual, physical, and dimensional inspections of mechanical components and assemblies at various stages of the manufacturing process (first article, in‑process, final).
- Inspect both attribute (e.g., visual defects, surface finish) and variable (e.g., exact dimensional measurements) characteristics per technical documentation.
- Use a wide range of precision measurement instruments including micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, optical comparators, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM), as required.
- Verify completeness and accuracy of documentation packages including inspection records, material certifications, special process certifications, and work travelers.
- Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements with moderate supervision.
- Document inspection results clearly and accurately in accordance with internal procedures and applicable standards (e.g., AS9100).
- Identify, document, and escalate nonconformities; support quality team in root cause investigation and corrective action implementation.
- Assist in calibration verification of inspection tools and gauges as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; actively participate in quality and safety improvement initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the position.
- Must be able to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
- Must be capable of reading drawings and inspecting the work being performed.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
- Excellent documentation skills.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and managing files and folders in Windows.
- Customer service oriented.
- Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102 and AS9145 quality standards a plus.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Secondary education (degree, associate's degree or institutional/vocational training) an asset.
- 2‑4 years of experience in a mechanical inspection, quality control, or related manufacturing role an asset.
Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add and subtract two‑digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSAuthorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers;
handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this…
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