First-Shift Precision Mechanical Inspector

Techneeds; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Techneeds LLC in North Billerica, MA is seeking a Precision Mechanical Inspector for the 1st shift. You’ll join a precision manufacturing environment and perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify machined parts meet prints and quality requirements.

You will read drawings, apply GD&T, and use inspection tools from micrometers to height gauges, building repeatable inspection processes and supporting FAIs with accurate quality records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical/dimensional inspection.
• Ability to read prints/blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Experience in first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers, plug gauges, height gauges, gauge blocks.
• Willing to learn advanced inspection equipment as needed.
• Experience creating and following repeatable inspection processes.
• Able to support first article inspections (FAI) and compile data.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Read machining drawings and apply GD&T to verify parts.
• Create repeatable inspection processes for consistency.
• Support FAI and compile data for certification.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records.
• Calibrate measuring/inspection equipment in-house.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production teams.

Skills

GD&T

Dimensional inspection

Reading drawings/blueprints

First-piece / in-process / final

Measurement tools proficiency

Data collection & quality records

Team communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Plug gauges

Height gauges

Gauge blocks

Programmable optical comparators

Gear roll testers

Precision bore measurement tools

Job description

Techneeds LLC in North Billerica, MA is seeking a Precision Mechanical Inspector for the 1st shift. You’ll join a precision manufacturing environment and perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify machined parts meet prints and quality requirements.

You will read drawings, apply GD&T, and use inspection tools from micrometers to height gauges, building repeatable inspection processes and supporting FAIs with accurate quality records.