Shop‑Floor Quality Inspection Lead — Tight‑Tolerance Components

Location: Solon, Ohio (Jerpbak Bayless)

Schedule: Full-Time

Is this you?

Do you speak GD&T fluently? Can you feel the difference between a 32 and a 16 Ra finish—and prove it on a profilometer? Do you enjoy collaborating with machinists at the machine to nail dimensions to tenths (.0001")? If yes, you’ll thrive leading inspection at the source—right on the shop floor.

What you’ll do

• Own first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections for precision CNC components with complex features and critical surfaces.
• Translate detailed blueprints and GD&T into clear inspection strategies aligned with engineering specs.
• Apply advanced metrology: optical comparator, surface finish tester/profilometer, CMM, height/bore/thread gauges, micrometers, calipers, and more.
• Verify microfinish requirements (including 16 Ra and below) and key dimensions to exacting tolerances.
• Work alongside machinists, programmers, and engineers to prevent defects and accelerate problem‑solving.
• Create and maintain precise inspection records and reports.
• Escalate and disposition nonconforming material; support root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to FAI execution, capability studies, and customer documentation deliverables.

What makes you successful here

• 5+ years inspecting components in a precision CNC environment.
• Proven skill with tight tolerances and sophisticated geometries.
• Expert blueprint/GD&T interpretation and communication.
• Mastery of precision gauges and advanced metrology techniques.
• Relentless attention to detail with a zero‑defect mentality.
• Comfort operating on the production floor in close partnership with machinists and engineering.

Bonus points

• FARO arm operation/programming experience.
• Documented work with microfinishes down to 16 Ra and below.
• ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality system exposure.
• Background in CNC machining or machine setup.

Your toolkit

• GD&T expertise; blueprint reading
• Quality inspection and quality control practice
• Precision measurement; advanced gauge methodology
• Tape measure know‑how
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• QC data analysis
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Precision dimensional inspection

Where you’ll apply it

• 3–4 axis VMCs (Fanuc, Mazak, Doosan, Makino) and 5+ axis VMCs (Fanuc, Mazak)
• 2–4 axis and 5+ axis CNC lathes (Mazak, Doosan)
• Horizontal machining centers — 3–4 axis (Doosan, Makino) and 5+ axis
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), optical comparator, measurement gauges
• Calipers, micrometers, height/bore/thread gauges; Hardness Tester (Starrett)
• Cylindrical grinder
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks for 2D drawings and 3D modeling
• Material handling: crane and forklifts

What you get

• Competitive pay aligned to experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• A stable, high‑end precision machining environment where craftsmanship matters

About us

Jerpbak Bayless is a precision CNC manufacturer specializing in complex, tight‑tolerance components made on advanced multi‑axis machining centers. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional quality and finishes on parts others won’t attempt. If you value precision and partnership, let’s talk.