Senior Quality Inspector – Precision CNC Machining (Tight Tolerances)

Location: Jerpbak Bayless-Solon Ohio

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on Quality Inspector to join our precision CNC machining team. Our shop specializes in complex multi-axis machined components requiring extremely tight tolerances and demanding microfinish specifications. This is a working inspector role on the shop floor, supporting machinists and programmers to ensure parts meet print, GD&T, and surface finish requirements. The right candidate is comfortable inspecting parts held to tenths (.0001") tolerances and fine microfinishes while working in a fast-paced precision manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections on precision machined components.
• Inspect parts with tight tolerances, complex geometries, and critical surface finishes.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications.
• Use advanced precision inspection and metrology equipment including optical comparators, surface finish testers/profilometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
• Verify microfinish requirements and critical dimensions.
• Work closely with machinists, programmers, and engineering to identify issues early in production.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records and inspection reports.
• Identify non-conforming material and assist with root cause investigations.
• Support first article inspections, capability studies, and customer documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years inspection experience in a precision CNC machining environment.
• Strong experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience using advanced metrology equipment and precision gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing zero-defect work.
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor with machinists and engineers.

Preferred Experience

• FARO arm operation and programming.
• Experience inspecting parts with microfinish requirements (16 Ra and below).
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
• Background in CNC machining or setup.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Stable, high-end precision machining environment

About Our Company

We are a precision CNC manufacturing company specializing in complex, tight tolerance components produced on advanced multi-axis machining centers. Our reputation is built on exceptional quality, demanding tolerances, and superior craftsmanship. Our team takes pride in producing parts that other shops cannot.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Quality Control Experience
• Tape Measure Reading
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak, Doosan, Makino)
• 3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• 2D Drawings (AutoCAD, Solidworks)
• Crane
• Hardness Tester (Starrett)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis) (Mazak, Doosan)
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Measurement Gauges
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC) (Fanuc, Mazak)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Doosan)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Horizontal Machining Center (3-4 axis) (Doosan, Makino)
• Horizontal Machining Center (5+ axis)
• Forklifts
• Cylindrical Grinder Machine