Job Description Job Description
Location: New Britain, CT
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to perform inspections and verify that precision-machined components, materials, and finished products meet engineering specifications and established quality standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in aerospace or industrial manufacturing, precision measurement, blueprint interpretation, and dimensional inspection.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual, dimensional, incoming, in-process, first-piece, and final inspections of materials and finished components.
- Identify machining defects, material flaws, surface imperfections, and dimensional discrepancies.
- Use precision measuring instruments, including Micro-Hite, micrometers, comparators, pin gauges, ring gauges, thread gauges, and other inspection tools.
- Set up, program, and operate Keyence TM and IM measurement systems.
- Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), preferably using PC-DMIS software.
- Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and in-process inspections to verify compliance with engineering specifications.
- Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
- Set up and operate SIC laser marking equipment for part identification and marking.
- Verify parts against applicable specifications, inspection requirements, and accompanying documentation.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, shop travelers, routers, and quality compliance logs.
- Identify, document, and communicate non-conformances and support corrective-action activities.
- Follow established quality management procedures and applicable ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in quality control, quality inspection, or a related manufacturing role.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
- Working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional tolerances.
- Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments and dimensional inspection equipment.
- Familiarity with first-article, first-piece, and in-process inspection procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify defects and discrepancies.
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate technical documentation and inspection records.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards is preferred.
- Experience operating CMM equipment is preferred, with PC-DMIS software knowledge considered an advantage.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in aerospace, power generation, precision machining, or industrial manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Keyence TM/IM measurement systems.
- Experience with SIC laser marking equipment.
- Knowledge of non-conformance reporting, corrective actions, and quality documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
