Machine Shop Quality Technician

Laborup•Rochester, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Machine Shop Quality Technician in Rochester, NY. This is a precision machine shop that manufactures tight-tolerance components for the aerospace and defense industries — parts that have to be right every time. As a Quality Technician, you'll be a critical line of defense in a high-mix, low-volume environment where no two days are the same and your eye for detail directly impacts mission-critical products. You'll work closely alongside engineers and machinists and have real ownership over inspection processes.

Requirements

5+ years of quality inspection experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment
Solid command of standard measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gauges, etc.
Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T
Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems
Organized, detail-obsessed, and able to manage multiple inspection queues under deadline pressure

Nice To Haves

Internal auditing experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections on machined parts to the highest quality standards
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and job specifications with confidence
Conduct gage calibration and maintain accurate records in Gage Track software
Audit production quality at every phase of manufacture and document findings clearly
Partner with engineers and machinists on root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Develop and maintain detailed in-process and final inspection reports
Support AS9100 / ISO 9001 compliance and participate in internal audits