CMM Programmer Quality Inspector

Reliance Gear Corporation; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Reliance Gear Corporation in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to support our precision manufacturing operations on the production floor. You will perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections, read blueprints, and ensure products meet customer and industry standards.

You will work closely with production, engineering, and suppliers, calibrate measurement tools, participate in PPAP/ISIR, and maintain quality documentation.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality assurance.
• Read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment.
• Basic math and geometry skills.
• Calibration experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bevel gear manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Inspect incoming vendor materials and outgoing customer shipments.
• Read and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, and control plans.
• Use precision inspection tools (ID/OD micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, CMMs, Hofler gear inspection machine, tooth verniers).
• Program and operate manual and CNC CMMs (PC-DMIS / Modus preferred).
• Perform and maintain calibration activities.
• Identify and reject nonconforming materials and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist production employees with proper measurement methods.
• Support PPAP / ISIR, process capability studies, and first article activities.
• Organize quality documentation and customer files.
• Participate in internal audits and supplier quality activities.

Skills

Read blueprints

Use precision measuring equipment

Calibration on tools

Quality systems

Math & geometry

Tools

ID/OD micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

CMMs

Hofler gear inspection machine

Tooth verniers

Job description

• Use precision inspection tools (ID/OD micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, CMMs, Hofler gear inspection machine, tooth verniers)

We are seeking a skilled **Quality Inspector **to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring that all products meet customer, company (RGC), and industry specifications. This role is hands-on and highly technical, working closely with production, engineering, and suppliers to maintain and continuously improve product quality.

The ideal candidate has strong inspection experience, understands quality systems, and is comfortable working on the production floor in a precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections
• Inspect incoming vendor materials and outgoing customer shipments
• Read and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, and control plans
• Use precision inspection tools (ID/OD micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, CMMs, Hofler gear inspection machine, tooth verniers)
• Program and operate manual and CNC CMMs (PC-DMIS / Modus preferred)
• Perform and maintain calibration activities
• Identify and reject nonconforming materials and assist with corrective actions
• Assist production employees with proper measurement methods
• Support PPAP / ISIR, process capability studies, and first article activities
• Organize quality documentation and customer files
• Participate in internal audits and supplier quality activities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality assurance
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment
• Basic math and geometry skills
• Calibration experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with bevel gear manufacturing preferred

Work Environment

• Production floor and CNC machining environment

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Growth opportunities in a quality-driven manufacturing organization

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and Holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.