Diesel Engine Quality Inspector Apprentice

Choate Engineering Performance; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Choate Engineering Performance is seeking an Inspector Apprentice to oversee the inspection process from receiving cores to final remanufactured units, ensuring adherence to OEM specs and quality standards.

You will use micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges to verify dimensions, supervise assembly inspection for torque and alignment, and document results while collaborating with engineering and production to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred (1 year+).
• Familiarity with measuring tools is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the inspection process from receiving cores to final inspection of remanufactured units.
• Inspect components (pistons, cylinders, crankshafts, camshafts) for wear or defects.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges to verify dimensions to OEM specs.
• Supervise assembly inspection for torque, alignment, and fitment.
• Oversee testing procedures and document results; participate in root-cause analysis.
• Maintain detailed records of inspection results and deviations.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with EPA/OSHA and other regulations.
• Communicate quality issues across teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Choate Engineering Performance is seeking an Inspector Apprentice to oversee the inspection process from receiving cores to final remanufactured units, ensuring adherence to OEM specs and quality standards.

You will use micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges to verify dimensions, supervise assembly inspection for torque and alignment, and document results while collaborating with engineering and production to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.