AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Auditing, Blueprints, Calibration, Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Engineering Drawing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, High School Diploma, ISO 9001, Internal Audit, Machining, Organizational Skills, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis, Time Management
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.
What you'll do:
- 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
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
- High school diploma or equivalent; internal auditing experience is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Day & evening shifts available