Quality Inspector – Articulating Arm / CMM

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Surge Staffing

Quality Inspector – Articulating Arm / CMM

New Carlisle, OH
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

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