Inspector

USPRO; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

USPRO is seeking a Quality Inspector in Aiken, SC to support defense production operations. You will inspect machined and welded components for conformance to drawings and requirements, using CMMs and precision tools, ensuring quality before shipment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and collaboration with shop floor teams. 2nd shift or 3x12 weekend schedules are available, with a focus on accurate documentation and ongoing adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in inspection, quality, machining, manufacturing or similar technical role preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and workmanship drawings.
• Proficient with basic precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, scales).
• Ability to work in a manufacturing shop floor environment and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections of machined and/or welded components to verify conformance with blueprints and customer requirements.
• Operate a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to support dimensional inspection activities.
• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, scales) for inspection.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to determine inspection requirements.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records accurately.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support production needs.
• Identify and communicate dimensional discrepancies and quality concerns.
• Follow safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Communication

Team collaboration

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Scales

CMM

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2 days ago

Job Description

Job Title

Quality Inspector

Location

Aiken, SC

Schedule

2nd Shift: 4x10 schedule | 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM OR Weekend Shift: 3x12 schedule

Pay Range

$20-25/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector / Dimensional Inspector to support manufacturing operations within a defense production environment in Aiken, SC.

In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting machined and welded components to verify conformance with engineering drawings, blueprint requirements, and established quality standards prior to shipment. The position will utilize a combination of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) technology and precision inspection tools while providing hands-on quality auditing support to shop floor operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an inspector with experience in manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or dimensional inspection who enjoys working directly with technical drawings and precision measurement equipment.

Military experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections of machined and/or welded components to verify compliance with blueprint and customer requirements.
• Operate and work with a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) in support of dimensional inspection activities.
• Utilize precision measurement and inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, scales, and related tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and specifications to determine inspection requirements.
• Verify completed components meet applicable dimensional and quality requirements prior to shipment.
• Provide quality auditing and inspection support directly to shop floor manufacturing operations.
• Identify and communicate dimensional discrepancies or quality concerns discovered during inspection.
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain required quality records.
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing and quality personnel to support production requirements and maintain established quality standards.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of related inspection, quality, machining, manufacturing, or similar technical experience.
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of basic precision inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and scales.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and work from blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately evaluate dimensional requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a manufacturing and shop floor environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production and quality teams.
• Ability and willingness to work either the 2nd Shift (4x10, 3:15 PM–1:45 AM) or Weekend Shift (3x12) schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience performing dimensional inspection of machined or welded components.
• Hands-on experience operating or working with a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
• Experience in a precision machining, welding, fabrication, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality assurance and shop floor auditing processes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.