Quality Inspector – Articulating Arm / CMM

### Quality Inspector – Articulating Arm / CMM **Pay:** $20–$28/hr, based on experience and interview **Shift:** 1st or 2nd Shift **1st Shift:** 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday **2nd Shift:** 3:00 PM–1:30 AM, Monday–Thursday ## Job Summary We are seeking an experienced **Quality Inspector** with hands-on experience using a **portable articulating measuring arm** to inspect fabricated, machined, and welded components. The ideal candidate will have experience with **articulating measuring arms, CMM equipment, dimensional inspection, blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T**. This position is responsible for ensuring parts meet customer and engineering specifications while working closely with production and engineering teams. ## Responsibilities - Set up and operate a portable articulating measuring arm for dimensional inspections. - Inspect fabricated, machined, and welded components for accuracy and quality. - Measure dimensions, angles, hole locations, profiles, flatness, parallelism, and other geometric features. - Compare inspection results to blueprints, CAD models, customer requirements, and engineering specifications. - Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and receiving inspections. - Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, CAD models, and GD&T requirements. - Create inspection reports, dimensional layouts, and first-article inspection reports. - Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or parts. - Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools. - Work with welders, machinists, engineering, and production personnel to resolve dimensional and quality issues. - Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions. - Maintain calibration records for measuring equipment. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area. ## Qualifications - Previous Quality Inspector experience in a manufacturing, machining, welding, or metal fabrication environment. - **Hands-on experience operating a portable articulating measuring arm strongly preferred.** - Experience with portable CMM or 3D inspection equipment preferred. - Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings. - Working knowledge of **GD&T** . - Experience inspecting fabricated and welded assemblies preferred. - Strong measurement, math, computer, and documentation skills. - Technical training or certification in quality inspection, metrology, CMM operation, or GD&T is preferred. ## Preferred Software & Equipment Experience with any of the following is a plus: - Portable articulating measuring arms - Portable CMM equipment - Laser scanning equipment - PolyWorks Inspector - PC-DMIS - Verisurf - CAM2 - SpatialAnalyzer - Other 3D metrology or dimensional inspection software ## Physical Requirements - Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods. - Ability to safely position and operate portable measuring equipment. - Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. - Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, welding operations, and moving equipment. - Ability to wear required personal protective equipment. ## Why Apply? - Competitive pay based on experience - Opportunity to earn up to **$28/hr** - Choice of 1st or 2nd shift - Monday–Friday schedule on 1st shift - Four-day workweek on 2nd shift - Opportunity to work with advanced inspection and measurement equipment IND2