Floor Inspector - 2nd Shift
Location: Cudahy, WI (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Milwaukee Cylinder is seeking a self-directed and detail-oriented Floor Inspector to support second-shift manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining product quality standards and verifying that CNC-machined components meet engineering specifications. Working independently when day-shift leadership is off-site, the Floor Inspector will perform dimensional and visual inspections, investigate discrepancies, document nonconforming material, and communicate quality trends to production and quality leadership.
What You'll Do
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Conduct first-article, in-process, final dimensional, and visual inspections of CNC-milled and turned components across second-shift production.
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Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, surface plates, and other precision instruments to verify part conformance.
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Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, blueprints, and GD&T callouts to determine inspection requirements.
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Identify, isolate, and quarantine out-of-tolerance material, then document findings through internal non-conformance material reports (NCMRs).
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Investigate machining discrepancies, assess potential causes, and make sound initial quality dispositions without direct supervision.
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Maintain accurate inspection logs and prepare clear shift-handover notes covering machine performance, quality trends, and active issues.
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Provide objective, actionable feedback to machinists and production personnel to correct variances and prevent recurring defects.
Must-Have Skills and Experience
(These are required for consideration.)
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3 to 5 years of combined experience in a precision CNC manufacturing environment.
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Dedicated quality inspection experience or extensive hands-on CNC machining experience that included formal quality control responsibilities.
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Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and GD&T callouts.
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Proficiency with standard mechanical inspection tools and surface plate setups.
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Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling behavior, cutting parameters, and common industrial metals.
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Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and troubleshoot quality issues in an off-shift manufacturing environment.
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Basic computer proficiency.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice-to-Have Skills
(These are preferred but not required.)
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Technical certification or associate degree in machining, manufacturing technology, or quality control.
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Experience completing first-article inspections and documenting NCMRs.
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Experience working in a union manufacturing environment.
Who You Are
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You are dependable and comfortable making quality decisions without direct supervision.
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You approach inspections methodically and take ownership of accurate, complete documentation.
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You communicate clearly with machinists, production employees, and day-shift leadership.
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You can identify problems, separate facts from assumptions, and provide practical feedback that supports corrective action.
Additional Details
Schedule: Second shift, exact hours to be confirmed.
Salary Range: $27-$31/hour + $2/hour shift premium
