Tool & Gage Inspector - 1st Shift (onsite)

RTX • Cheshire, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tool & Gage Inspector ensures the accuracy and reliability of measurement tools and equipment used in production and quality control, supporting high-quality standards and operational efficiency. This onsite role inspects, qualifies, maintains, adjusts, and calibrates mechanical and optical gages, special measuring devices, and electronic readout instrumentation. The inspector maintains calibration records in the site ERP system, manages calibration schedules, and works with Engineering to qualify new equipment. The role may also involve minor repairs and lifting and manipulating items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with small parts and using a microscope.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, including decimals and fractions.
• Experience working from written instructions, supervisory direction, and blueprint drawings.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical inspection techniques.
• Ability to safely work with and handle calibration equipment.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including calibration management software and Microsoft Office.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Background in metrology.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ANSI/NCSL Z540, or ISO/IEC 17025.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, qualify, and maintain mechanical and optical gages and special measuring devices, including electronic readout instrumentation.
• Maintain permanent calibration records for all gages using the site ERP system.
• Inspect standard and custom gaging to ensure compliance with designed print requirements.
• Adjust and calibrate gaging and equipment for Quality Control and Production use.
• Perform minor repair work on tools and equipment as needed.
• Inspect tools to ensure they meet requested tool print requirements.
• Manage the calibration schedule for a variety of gages and equipment.
• Support qualification of new equipment in collaboration with Engineering teams.
• Lift and manipulate items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED