We are looking for a detail-oriented Metal Inspector to ensure machined, fabricated, and assembled metal components meet customer, military, and industry specifications. Experience working with military specifications, MIL-SPEC, MIL-STD, and defense-related quality requirements is highly valued for this position.

Metal Inspector

Wayne County, NY | Manufacturing & Quality | Full-Time

Are you an experienced Metal Inspector with a strong background in machining, fabrication, or manufacturing? We are looking for a detail-oriented Metal Inspector to ensure machined, fabricated, and assembled metal components meet customer, military, and industry specifications.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in metal inspection, machine shop environments, and mechanical drawings who understands quality standards and takes pride in accuracy.

What You'll Do

• Perform First Article, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated sheet metal and machined components.

• Inspect welded components through visual weld inspection.

• Inspect purchased materials to verify conformance to requirements.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

• Verify components meet applicable customer, military, and industry standards.

• Record inspection results accurately in accordance with the company's Quality Management System (QMS).

• Identify and help resolve production and quality issues.

• Perform calibration and verification of hand measurement devices.

• Utilize precision inspection equipment, including:

  • Verniers

  • Micrometers

  • Thread gages

  • Height gages

  • Optical comparators

  • Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

• Apply knowledge of GD&T, statistics, sampling, gauging methods, and process control.

• Utilize Virtek Scanner technology as required.

• Support quality audits and maintain accurate inspection documentation.

• Count, lift, move, and handle materials as part of daily inspection activities.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

⭐ What We're Looking For

• Experience in machine shop, metal inspection, manufacturing, or assembly.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.

• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection principles.

• Understanding of statistical methods, sampling, gauging, and process control.

• Experience with precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.

• Virtek Scanner experience preferred.

• Experience in a defense manufacturing environment preferred.

• Familiarity with MIL-SPEC and MIL-STD requirements preferred.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

• Ability to lift and move materials as needed.

️ Defense Manufacturing Experience

Experience working with military specifications, MIL-SPEC, MIL-STD, and defense-related quality requirements is highly valued for this position.

Position Details

Position: Metal Inspector
Location: Wayne County, NY
Industry: Manufacturing / Defense Manufacturing
Department: Quality
Employment: Full-Time

Bring Your Attention to Detail to the Team!

If you have a background in metal inspection, machining, manufacturing, or assembly and are looking for an opportunity to advance your career in a quality-focused manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you!

Pay Details: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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