Machine Shop Quality Inspector

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Salt Lake City, UT

13d•$30 - $40

About The Position

As a Machine Shop Quality Inspector at Karman Space & Defense, you will help ensure precision-machined components and assemblies meet engineering specifications, dimensional requirements, and established quality standards. You will conduct inspections throughout the manufacturing process, operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and portable measuring arms, and work with machinists, Quality, and Engineering teams to identify discrepancies, maintain accurate inspection records, and support consistent product quality. The role is part of the Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems for missions across air, land, and sea. Work is performed in machine-shop, inspection, and metrology areas. The environment may include noise, moving equipment, metal chips, cutting fluids, sharp edges, and varying temperatures. Safety procedures and required personal protective equipment must be followed. Occasional travel may be required for training or business needs. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 1–2 years of experience operating Zeiss or Hexagon CMM equipment.
Experience setting up and operating CMMs or portable measuring arms using approved inspection routines.
Experience inspecting machined components using engineering drawings, GD&T, and precision measuring instruments.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, work instructions, and dimensional tolerances.
Basic understanding of machining processes, materials, surface finishes, and common manufacturing defects.
Working knowledge of inspection equipment care, calibration requirements, part cleanliness, and measurement practices.
Ability to use computers, CMM software, ERP systems, and electronic inspection applications.
Strong mathematical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods; handle inspection tools, gauges, probes, fixtures, and components; and safely position parts for inspection.
Visual acuity and manual dexterity sufficient to interpret engineering drawings and perform detailed dimensional inspections.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with established shop safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in dimensional inspection, machining, or related metrology activities.
Experience working within an AS9100 or comparable quality management system.
Technical or vocational training in machining, metrology, or quality inspection.
Experience using Epicor ERP software.

Responsibilities

Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and receiving inspections of machined components and assemblies to verify compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and GD&T to determine inspection methods and acceptance criteria.
Set up and operate CMMs and portable measuring arms using approved inspection routines, including part fixturing, alignment, probe qualification, and review of measurement results.
Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height and bore gauges, indicators, pin and thread gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, and other precision measuring instruments.
Evaluate components for dimensional accuracy, burrs, edge breaks, surface finish, damage, identification, and other specified quality characteristics.
Complete inspection documentation and record measurement results in CMM, ERP, and electronic quality management systems.
Support AS9102 First Article Inspection activities and maintain accurate part identification, inspection records, and traceability.
Identify, document, and control nonconforming material and verify reworked components as assigned.
Verify inspection equipment is clean, suitable for use, and within required calibration status.
Communicate inspection results, discrepancies, and technical questions to machinists, supervisors, Quality, and Engineering personnel.
Follow established shop safety procedures and use required PPE.