Job Title: Quality Technician III
Location: Wallingford, CT
Salary: $ Depending on experience
Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30PM
Duration: Direct Hire
Position Summary and Special Duties
This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of advanced inspection experience, including detailed layouts, setups, and visual inspections. Responsibilities include performing inspections for receiving, first article, first piece, in-process, final, and non-routine inspection activities on components (e.g., parts, sub-assemblies, finished goods, tooling, gages, fixtures, etc.). Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Candidate needs to be able to produce first articles, PPAP submission packages, Capability studies, gage R&R, operate a CMM, and have strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation
Excusable allowance hours
401(k) retirement plan
Education & Experience Requirements
High school diploma or technical school equivalent with emphasis in mathematics
ASQ CQT certification preferred
Calibration experience preferred
Experience inspecting high-precision, tight-tolerance parts in industries such as:
Familiarity with both low- and high-volume production environments
Compliance & Citizenship Requirements
Skills & Responsibilities
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation (e.g., true position, profile of a line/surface)
Interpretation of customer blueprints, material specs, and MIL-SPECs
Understanding of the PPAP process
Programming and operation of Vision Systems and CMMs (Starrett preferred)
Proficient use of inspection tools including:
Micrometers, calipers, indicators, comparators, gage pins
Hardness testers, concentricity gages
Surface plate setups using height gages, sine plates, v-blocks, etc.
Development of inspection instructions and method setup sheets
Maintenance of quality records and documentation
Mentoring of Level I and II Inspectors
Anticipating inspection needs, taking initiative, and escalating issues appropriately
Communicating inspection deviations and generating nonconformance reports
Supporting lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Maintaining safety, environmental, housekeeping, and documentation standards
Company Overview
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group focuses on matching high-quality candidates with top clients while fostering an environment where success is shared by all. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its service offerings to include technology and professional services.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references in your application.
