Quality Inspector

Precinmac • South Paris, ME

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About The Position

The Quality Inspector ensures that internally and externally produced parts comply with specified quality standards. The role samples components, conducts inspections, and maintains accurate documentation according to MMP and customer requirements. It supports quality across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, helping maintain production standards, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Previous experience in quality inspection, ideally in manufacturing or machining.
• 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.
• 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, and recording results in the ERP system.
• Identify and reject nonconforming materials and coordinate documented returns to suppliers.
• Inspect in-process production for compliance with specifications and communicate needed adjustments with production supervisors.
• Prepare and maintain FAIR (AS9102) and PPAP documentation to meet industry and customer-specific requirements.
• Conduct final inspections, authorize rework when necessary, and verify that corrected items meet standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection records for traceability and compliance.
• Care for and calibrate measurement devices and request repairs when needed.
• Expand job-related expertise through training and professional development.
• Support ISO/AS quality system compliance and contribute to process improvements.
• Promote customer satisfaction and communicate quality expectations across teams and suppliers.
• Assist with resolving customer quality concerns and handle customer and supplier inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Support workplace safety and loss-prevention initiatives and reinforce adherence to company safety procedures.
• Collaborate with management to ensure operational compliance 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 at minimal cost to the employee.
• 401(k) plan with an 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.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• The posting states that free health coverage for the whole family is a planned offering coming in 2027.

What This Job Offers

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