2nd Shift QA Inspector – Precision Metrology

Pelican Products; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee discount

Job summary

Pelican Products, Inc. is hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector for the South Deerfield, MA facility. You will plan and perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections using metrology equipment to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Responsibilities include identifying nonconformities, calibrating inspection equipment, and maintaining quality records. The role requires reading drawings and using tools like calipers and micrometers, with a 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Fri,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read and record measurements with precision and accuracy; identify and utilize detailed part names, numbers, and critical characteristics.
• Must have ability to learn, use a variety of measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Must follow written and/or verbal instructions with manual or electronic reporting of results.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in various production areas including receiving, warehouse, QC, assembly/fabrication, rotational molding and injection molding.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections using metrology equipment to ensure compliance with consumer, commercial, military, and aerospace standards.
• Identifies and reports product and process nonconformities, supports audits and sampling, manages calibration of inspection equipment, and ensures adherence to internal and customer quality standards through manual and electronic reporting systems.
• Conduct inspections to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and established inspection procedures.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections on finished products, subassemblies, and components of varying sizes and materials.
• Identify quality or production issues, determine root cause, recommend corrective actions, and communicate inspection failures or tolerance issues to stakeholders.
• Decide disposition of nonconforming materials, including use, rework, or scrap.
• Calibrate and maintain measuring, monitoring, and test equipment.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and quality records; complete internal quality audits per ISO procedures.
• Support company quality and safety objectives by following policies, procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• 2 nd Shift Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10:30pm Eastern Time

Skills

Basic math

Measurement reading

Reading part names/numbers

Follow instructions

Independence

Communication

Ability to work in production areas

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Inside/outside micrometers

Verniers

Pin gauges

Height gauges

Radius gauges

Protractors

Dial indicators

Optical comparators

Coordinate measuring machines

Job description

Pelican Products, Inc. is hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector for the South Deerfield, MA facility. You will plan and perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections using metrology equipment to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Responsibilities include identifying nonconformities, calibrating inspection equipment, and maintaining quality records. The role requires reading drawings and using tools like calipers and micrometers, with a 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Fri,