Quality Inspector

Precinmac • Paris, ME

6d • $23 - $30

About The Position

The Quality Inspector ensures that internally and externally produced parts comply with specified quality standards. The role includes sampling components, conducting inspections, and maintaining accurate documentation according to MMP and customer requirements. The Quality Inspector helps maintain production quality by approving incoming materials, monitoring in-process production, and inspecting finished products.

The position also supports customer satisfaction, communication of quality expectations, workplace safety, compliance with company policies, and ongoing process improvement. It includes preparing quality reports, supporting PiWeb/Minitab customization, operating and programming Zeiss/CMM equipment using Calypso software, and ensuring timely closure of RWK and RMA jobs.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong visual and dimensional inspection skills.
• Clear, confident communication skills for working across departments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for quality tracking and reporting.
• Solid understanding of ISO/AS quality standards and compliance processes.
• Previous experience in quality inspection, ideally in manufacturing or machining.
• Working knowledge of AS9102 FAIR and PPAP documentation.
• Experience with customer-specific quality requirements and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Approve incoming materials by verifying specifications, conducting visual and dimensional tests, recording results in the ERP system, and rejecting nonconforming materials when necessary.
• Coordinate returns of nonconforming materials to suppliers with complete documentation.
• Inspect in-process production for compliance and communicate needed adjustments with production supervisors.
• Prepare and maintain documentation, including FAIR (AS9102) and PPAP reports, in accordance with industry and customer-specific requirements.
• Conduct final inspections of finished products, authorize rework when necessary, and verify corrected items meet applicable standards.
• Maintain inspection records for traceability and compliance.
• Care for and calibrate measurement devices and request repairs as needed.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Support ISO/AS quality system compliance and ongoing process improvements.
• Help uphold customer satisfaction standards and service programs.
• Promote clear communication of quality expectations across teams and suppliers.
• Assist in resolving customer quality concerns and handle customer and supplier inquiries in a timely, courteous manner.
• Support workplace safety and loss-prevention initiatives and reinforce adherence to company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with management to ensure operations comply with company policies.
• Compile and analyze rejection data and prepare reports as needed.
• Support PiWeb/Minitab customization based on customer and supervisor needs.
• Operate and program Zeiss/CMM equipment using Calypso software.
• Ensure timely closure of RWK and RMA jobs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with minimal cost to the employee.
• 401(k) plan with employer match; 100% vested upon hire.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• PTO based on experience and 10 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• Shifts to fit your lifestyle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed