Industrial Machine Shop Parts Inspector

Collins Machine Works; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Collins Machine Works is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Parts Inspector to join our Portsmouth, VA team. You will inspect and test parts produced to ensure adherence to drawings and quality standards, with access to DoD facilities.

The role requires strong measurement skills, blueprint reading, and experience with calibrated instruments. A background check and site access are required; a sign-on bonus is offered based on satisfactory performance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of machining experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience as a quality control inspector preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform tests/inspections with calibrated instruments.
• Portable CMM experience (FARO, Keyence) highly desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conducts visual and dimensional tests using calibrated equipment to ensure parts meet drawings.
• Determines and uses inspection processes; creates inspection reports confirming requirements.
• Collaborates with production to ensure timely inspections.
• Confirms and approves quality of finished parts; documents nonconforming parts.
• Participates in root cause analysis meetings when required.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area; performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Machining experience

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

English communication

Tools

Portable CMM (FARO)

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Machine Shop Parts Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting and testing parts produced by production to ensure that they meet required specifications and quality standards.

The applicant must be a US citizen. Access to DoD facilities is required. The company is not able to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Sign On Bonus

Collins Machine Works offers a sign-on bonus in the amount of $2,000 to be paid after six months of satisfactory employment performance. Collins Machine Works also offers employee referral bonuses in the amount of $1,000 per referral to be paid after the referred employee has completed six months of satisfactory employment performance.

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

A candidate for this position can expect to perform the following tasks:

• Conducts visual and dimensional tests using calibrated equipment to ensure the accuracy of in-process and completed parts meet drawing requirements using precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and gauges.
• Determines and uses appropriate inspection processes; creates inspection reports to confirm in-process and completed parts meet customer requirements.
• Collaborates with the production team to ensure timely and accurate inspections.
• Confirms and approves the quality of finished parts. Documents and reports nonconforming parts.
• Participate in root cause analysis meetings when required.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by company
• Supplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long-Term Disability available
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Opportunity for yearly bonus, profit sharing, overtime, and night shift differential

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of machining experience is preferred; extensive knowledge of machining and machining processes
• At least 5 years of experience as a quality control inspector preferred; extensive knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques and equipment
• Ability to Read blueprints and to perform tests and inspections using calibrated instruments
• Portable CMM experience (FARO, Keyonce) highly desired
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving Skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in fast paced environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be able to pass a background check to gain access to sites that perform work on US DOD Contracts (on-site)
• Candidate should have a good driving record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required
• May have prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, and kneel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.