Precision Grinding Quality Assurance Inspector H&M Plating Company Houston, TX Job Details $24 - $28 an hour 20 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Measurement-based inspection Hardness testers Quality records maintenance Production data analysis Defect resolution root cause analysis Blueprint specification interpretation Grinding machine operation Quality control product testing ERP systems Continuous improvement standards implementation Bore gauges Data reporting Quality control preventive actions Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Mid-level First article inspection Manufacturing standard operating procedures Quality control data reporting Data integrity and documentation Dimensional measurements Quality assurance standard operating procedures Precision measurement in machining Document review Physical analysis Collaboration with manufacturing teams Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Production documentation Quality data entry Standard operating procedures drafting

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Houston, TX A day in the life Your shift begins at the bench, zeroing calipers and micrometers and validating dial bore gages. You open the job traveler, review the blueprint, and kick off a First Article Inspection to confirm the first part is exactly to spec. You capture readings, validate hardness on the tester, and record everything in our ERP system. Mid-morning, a tolerance drift triggers a quick 5 Why session with production. You analyze the data, refine the SOP, and help the team lock the process back in. In the afternoon, you run Non-Destructive Testing, complete final verifications, and close the loop with clear, traceable documentation. What you will do Inspect precision ground parts against drawings and specifications, ensuring conformance at every step. Operate and trust, but verify, with calipers, micrometers, dial bore gages, and hardness testers. Lead and document First Article Inspections (FAI) for new and revised work. Create, follow, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that keep quality predictable. Apply 5 Why root cause analysis to contain defects and prevent recurrence. Perform tolerance analysis to validate capability against requirements. Use Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to confirm material integrity without compromise. Read and interpret complex blueprints to guide precise measurement strategies. Collaborate with production to drive continuous improvement and repeatable outcomes. Capture accurate, audit-ready data and results in ERP. What you bring Hands-on quality inspection experience, ideally with precision grinding operations. Deep working knowledge of quality control practices and metrology principles. Expertise with measurement gauges and NDT techniques. Fluency reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications. Comfort with tolerance analysis and precision measurement strategies. Competence using ERP software for documentation and reporting. Strong problem-solving instincts and a continuous improvement mindset. Exacting attention to detail; effective both independently and on a team. Core proficiencies Quality Inspection Experience; Quality Control Experience Continuous Improvement; 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Tolerance Analysis Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Precision Measurement & Inspection First Article Inspection (FAI) Blueprint Reading Tools & technologies Hardness Tester (Mitutoyo, Phase II, Starrett) ERP Software Measurement Gauges Calipers and Micrometers