Quality Control Inspector (Mechanical / Aerospace)

Great Hire•Sun Valley, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector measures and visually inspects mechanical and aerospace components to ensure compliance with design specifications, internal standards, and customer requirements. The role follows company procedures and approved forms to create inspection records, conduct shop audits, and maintain product quality throughout manufacturing processes. The inspector performs dimensional and visual inspections of machined parts and in-process samples of forged and machined materials; completes shop audits and AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports; and records dimensional data using Microsoft Office. The role also uses company ERP and calibration software, reviews manufacturing and rework instructions and related documentation, identifies and reports nonconforming products, verifies shipment contents and documentation, and authorizes product release for packing and shipment. Production and quality issues are escalated to managers or inspection leads. This is a full-time, in-person position requiring at least 40 hours per week. The schedule is an eight-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with weekday overtime and occasional Saturdays as needed. The posting lists night shift hours and also provides first- and second-shift hours. Pay starts at $22.00 per hour. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on mechanical inspection experience.
At least 1 year of GD&T inspection experience on machined components.
Proficiency in blueprint reading, customer specifications, and manufacturing standards.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills, including form creation and population; basic Microsoft Outlook skills.
Strong shop math skills, including arithmetic, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.
Proficient English reading and writing skills; able to follow detailed verbal and written instructions and ask questions when needed.
Organized, methodical, self-starting, and able to work with minimal direct supervision.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to work weekday overtime and occasional Saturdays.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform tasks requiring close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth-perception vision, as well as focus adjustment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced shop math proficiency.
Prior experience as a calibration technician.
Experience creating and submitting FAIRs in Net-Inspect.
Background in fluid fitting or threaded fastener manufacturing or inspection.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform first-piece-off dimensional and visual inspections on machined parts.
Conduct in-process sample inspections on forged and machined materials.
Perform weekly visual, dimensional, and documentation audits across machine centers.
Complete AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) on standard forms or through Net-Inspect.
Record dimensional data using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Use company ERP software to track work-in-process (WIP).
Track and manage inspection gages using company calibration software.
Review manufacturing and rework instructions, special process purchase orders, and certifications for completeness and accuracy.
Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming products through Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
Verify shipping parts against sales orders, including part and package IDs, quantities, and quality documentation.
Authorize product release for packing and shipment.
Escalate production and quality issues to managers or inspection leads to prevent downstream delays.
Perform other duties as assigned.