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Quality Control Inspector | CNC & CMM
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A Quality Inspector inspects and evaluates products according to company quality control standards. Inspects goods or packaging in a production or manufacturing facility.
$38,604 / year median in Kentucky
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Quality Control Inspector We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to join a precision manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on inspection role for someone who understands CNC machining, tight tolerances, and the importance of catching quality issues before they reach the customer. The ideal candidate has experience inspecting CNC machined components and is comfortable working with CMMs and standard precision measuring equipment. Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of CNC machined components
- Operate and perform inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)
- Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications
- Verify dimensional tolerances and document inspection results
- Identify nonconforming parts and communicate quality concerns with machinists, supervisors, and engineering
- Support first-piece and in-process inspections
- Maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation
- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions when needed
- Help maintain calibration and proper use of inspection equipment Qualifications
- Previous Quality Control or Quality Inspector experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience operating CMM equipment
- Strong understanding of CNC machining processes
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Experience with precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently Preferred Experience
- Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components
- CMM programming experience
- Experience with PC-DMIS or similar CMM software
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems
- Experience with first article inspections and inspection reports What We're Looking For We want someone who understands machining and quality from the shop floor.