Direct Hire-Permanent | Taunton, MA | $30.00/Hour | Full-Time | 7am - 3:30pm | Overtime Available
We are a growing precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company known for delivering exceptional quality, precision, and customer service. Our team-oriented culture emphasizes craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. We proudly serve customers across multiple industries and are committed to producing high-quality fabricated and machined components.
We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector II to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for performing incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections of fabricated sheet metal and machined components to ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Please Note: This position is focused on metal fabrication and precision manufacturing quality inspection and is not a laboratory, pharmaceutical, or medical device quality role.
Permanent Opportunity w/ Benefits
Competitive Pay: $60,000–$65,000 annually (based on experience)
First Shift Schedule
Overtime Available
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Stable, Growing Manufacturing Company
Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities
Perform incoming, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated sheet metal and machined components.
Conduct visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.
Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and customer-required FAI documentation.
Inspect returned customer materials and determine required rework or corrective actions.
Assist with Return Material Authorization (RMA) processes.
Identify, document, and report non-conforming materials, products, and processes.
Notify appropriate personnel whenever quality concerns or nonconformances are identified.
Utilize precision measuring instruments including:
Verify dimensions, tolerances, and specifications on fabricated and machined parts.
Accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records.
Process and maintain all required inspection reports, quality records, and supporting documentation.
Ensure all inspection documentation is complete, organized, and accurate.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
Review vendor documentation to ensure incoming materials and outsourced services meet quality requirements.
Troubleshoot minor quality issues and assist with corrective action activities.
Work closely with production personnel, supervisors, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality concerns.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality system compliance efforts.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Maintain compliance with applicable quality standards and quality management systems.
Promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Technical training or certifications in manufacturing, machining, quality control, or sheet metal fabrication preferred.
Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience within a metal fabrication, sheet metal, machining, or precision manufacturing environment.
Experience performing dimensional inspections on fabricated and machined metal components.
Experience completing inspection reports and maintaining quality records.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Proficiency using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and inspection tools.
Knowledge of raw materials, material grades, thicknesses, hardware, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to perform inspections using both English and Metric measurement systems.
Strong understanding of inspection methods, quality standards, and manufacturing processes.
2+ years of sheet metal fabrication quality inspection experience.
First Article Inspection (FAI) experience.
Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
Experience in an ISO 9001 or ISO 9000 Quality Management System environment.
Experience inspecting precision-machined and tight-tolerance components.
Background in aerospace, defense, medical, or high-precision manufacturing.
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent organizational skills
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Effective written and verbal communication
Team-oriented mindset
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a manufacturing and production environment.
Full-Time
First Shift
Overtime Available
Pay: $45,000–$65,000 per year (depending on experience)
Benefits Include:
If you have experience in quality inspection, sheet metal fabrication, machining, CNC manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing, or precision mechanical assembly, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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