Quality Inspector - Precision Aerospace Machining

Laborup
  • Birmingham, AL
  • $28–$40 Per Hour
26 days ago

Job Description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing precision manufacturer serving the aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-precision industries to hire Quality Inspectors.

This role is responsible for inspecting complex precision-machined components throughout the manufacturing process to ensure they meet engineering specifications and customer quality standards. You'll work closely with machining, engineering, and quality teams in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Shifts: Hiring 1st and 2nd shift

Compensation: $28–40/hr (depending on experience)

What You'll Be Working With:

  • Wenzel CMM Systems
  • Keyence Laser Inspection Technology
  • Precision hand inspection equipment
  • Hermle, Heller, Zayer, and DN Solutions machining centers
  • Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain controls

What You'll Do:

  • Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on precision-machined components.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
  • Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
  • Operate CMMs and other advanced inspection equipment to verify dimensional compliance.
  • Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
  • Identify nonconforming product and communicate issues to manufacturing and engineering teams.
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and calibration-compliant inspection area.

Requirements

  • Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on precision-machined components.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
  • Inspect parts using micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment.
  • Operate CMMs and other advanced inspection equipment to verify dimensional compliance.
  • Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
  • Identify nonconforming product and communicate issues to manufacturing and engineering teams.
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and calibration-compliant inspection area.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Ongoing technical training and career advancement

Numbers & Facts

LocationBirmingham, AL
Salary$28–$40 Per Hour

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Calibrationunmatched
  • Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
  • Laser Scienceunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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