Quality Inspector 1st Shift

Proficient in the use of common inspection tools, including: calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, gauge blocks or comparative measuring tools as needed. This position is responsible for performing in-process and final inspection of machined components, ensuring compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

We are currently is seeking a Quality Inspector to support inspection activities in a precision manufacturing environment for a client located in Spartanburg, SC. This position is responsible for performing in-process and final inspection of machined components, ensuring compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first-piece, final, and outgoing inspection of machined parts
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and specifications
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, indicators, and height gauges
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain required records
• Identify and segregate nonconforming material
• Verify part traceability and inspection documentation
• Communicate quality issues to production and quality leadership
• Support general quality and continuous improvement activities

 Requirements

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or vocational training in manufacturing, machining, metrology, or quality preferred.
• Training in blueprint reading, GD&T, metrology, or quality systems preferred
• 2+ years of inspection experience in manufacturing or machining
• Ability to read blueprints and inspect to dimensional requirements
• Experience using precision measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• 3 to 5+ years of inspection experience in precision machining is preferred.
• Technical training in quality, manufacturing, machining, or metrology
• Experience with tight-tolerance components
• Exposure to CMM reports, ISO 9001, or structured quality systems
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined parts.
• Experience with rotor, shaft, cylindrical, or complex precision ground components preferred.
• Experience working with first article inspection, in-process verification, and final inspection documentation.
• Experience supporting audits, corrective actions, or containment activities.
• Working knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and measurement methods.
• Proficient in the use of common inspection tools, including: calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, gauge blocks or comparative measuring tools as needed.
• Ability to follow written procedures, inspection plans, and routing/traveler requirements.
• Ability to identify obvious defects, dimensional issues, documentation gaps, and traceability concerns.
• Ability to work constructively with operators, supervisors, and quality personnel.

 Physical / Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift inspection tools, fixtures, or components within reasonable job limits.
• Ability to work around machines, coolant, grinding operations, and industrial equipment safely.
• Ability to use PPE and comply with plant safety requirements.
• May require occasional overtime or schedule flexibility based on production needs.

 Pay: $25.00-$26.00Hours: 4am to 2:10pm Mon-Thursday