Assembly Inspector

Piper Companies; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks an Assembly Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team in Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on quality checkpoints to ensure assemblies meet engineering specs, workmanship standards, and compliance requirements.

You will work with technicians, engineers, and quality professionals to support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include inspecting mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, verifying dimensions with precision tools, applying GD&T, and documenting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing quality inspections in manufacturing/assembly.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools like calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque verification equipment.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience documenting nonconformances and supporting corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies throughout production.
• Verify torque values, critical dimensions, and assembly requirements with precision instruments.
• Apply GD&T to evaluate compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Confirm labeling, serialization, traceability, and workmanship prior to inspection release.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and quality findings in controlled records.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate defects to technicians, engineers, and leadership.
• Maintain calibration status and care of measurement equipment; support MSA activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure assemblies do not advance without required inspections and approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Torque verification equipment

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Assembly Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team supporting the assembly of advanced mechanical and electromechanical products. The Quality Inspector will serve as a critical quality checkpoint throughout the production process, ensuring assemblies meet engineering specifications, workmanship standards, and compliance requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with technicians, engineers, and quality professionals in a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies throughout various stages of production.
• Verify torque values, critical dimensions, and assembly requirements using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Apply GD&T principles to evaluate compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing standards.
• Confirm proper labeling, serialization, traceability, and workmanship requirements prior to inspection release.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and quality findings accurately while maintaining compliant records and reports.
• Identify, communicate, and *escalate* defects or quality concerns to technicians, engineers, and production leadership.
• Maintain calibration status and proper care of measurement and inspection equipment while supporting measurement system verification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in production briefings, proactively raise quality concerns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure assemblies do not advance through production without successful completion of required inspections and approvals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque verification equipment, and related inspection instruments.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience identifying defects, documenting nonconformances, and supporting corrective action processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Employee wellness and support programs.

Keywords

Quality Inspector, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Production Inspection, Mechanical Assembly, Electromechanical Assembly, GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Precision Measurement, Calipers, Micrometers, Torque Verification, Gauges, Engineering Drawings, Technical Specifications, Traceability, Labeling Compliance, Nonconformance Reporting, Corrective Actions, Root Cause Analysis, Calibration, Measurement Systems, Workmanship Standards, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Quality, Inspection Documentation, Assembly Inspection, Production Support

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