Quality Assurance Inspector
Shift: First Shift (On-site)
Salary: $22 - $28 per hour
Who we are
A leading manufacturer and service provider delivers high-precision rotating and reciprocating equipment components to demanding industrial markets, including petrochemical and oil and gas. Operating from a specialized machine shop in Akron, OH, the facility features advanced CNC machining capabilities and contract manufacturing services. The company is expanding its operations, standardizing quality systems, and driving operational excellence across its sites.
Quality Assurance Inspector Role
This position owns quality inspection across the facility to ensure close-tolerance machined components meet precise customer specifications and industry standards. The role establishes repeatable inspection processes, maintains full traceability and compliance, and leads quality documentation and audit preparedness.
Quality Assurance Inspector Responsibilities
Perform in-process and final inspections on finished machined components using engineering drawings and specifications
Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications to build detailed inspection plans
Utilize manual inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators, and comparators
Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming materials while supporting root-cause and corrective action initiatives
Verify 100% compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and industry requirements prior to shipment
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and internal quality audits
Prepare First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, certificates of conformance, and traceable quality documentation
Manage measuring-tool calibration schedules, internal and external calibrations, gauge tracking, and NIST traceability
Document inspection workflows, calibration routines, and standardized quality methods to ensure process repeatability
Quality Assurance Inspector Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Operations Manager
Direct reports: None
About You
Possess strong quality inspection experience within a precision machining, metalworking, or machine shop environment
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T specs
Exhibit hands-on experience using manual precision gauges and tools for close-tolerance inspection
Possess practical knowledge of measuring-tool calibration standards, traceability, and FAI reporting
Show a willingness and aptitude to pursue formal training and certification in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Maintain exceptional attention to detail and clear communication skills across shop floor teams and external auditors
Bring background experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or API standards
Next Steps
If detail oriented and disciplined describes you, we would like to hear from you.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions: This is an on-site position in a machine shop environment. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, exposure to machinery, noise, coolants, and lubricants. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required on the shop floor. Occasional extended hours may be required to meet inspection and production deadlines.
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