Mechanical Inspector

Hutchinson; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to join a fast-paced quality and manufacturing team in Hopkinton, MA. You will perform incoming and finished product inspections and support department workflows on the shop floor.

You will read drawings, apply GD&T, and use precision tools to verify dimensions, report findings, and support AS9102 first articles. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer 5+ years of experience in mechanical inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, procedures, or customer specifications.
• Proficient with GD&T and inspection tools.
• Must pass eye exam per specification and have color vision as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing mechanical inspection.
• Inspect incoming mechanical components or components used in the manufacturing process and the finished product.
• Manage/organize component & finished goods electronic inspection folders & data and create AS9102 first articles.
• Provide troubleshooting support for assembly problems on the floor with part # verification/ dimensional verification of poor fits.
• Process material transactions for inspected material.
• Utilize the database to research component BOM and inventory information.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple immediate demands on your time.
• Ability to read and work from written instructions and mechanical drawings that contain geometric tolerances.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office and database systems.
• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Inspection experience with calipers, thread gages, plug gages, optical comparators, micro-hite, and all other common inspection tools.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GD&T

Calipers

Thread gauges

Optical comparators

Micro-Hite

Job description

Mechanical Inspector

In this position, you will be an important member of the quality and manufacturing team interacting daily with other inspectors, manufacturing operators, engineers, suppliers, and customers. The Mechanical Inspector works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment performing incoming and finished product inspections and assisting in the coordination of the department’s operations and procedures.

Position responsibilities include:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing mechanical inspection
• Inspect incoming mechanical components or mechanical components used in the manufacturing process and the finished product
• Manage/organize component & finished goods electronic inspection folders & data and create AS9102 first articles
• Provide troubleshooting support for assembly problems on the floor with part # verification/ dimensional verification of poor fits, etc.
• Process material transactions for inspected material
• Utilize the database to research component BOM and inventory information.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple immediate demands on your time.
• Ability to read and work from written instructions and mechanical drawings that contain geometric tolerances
• Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office and database systems
• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Inspection experience with calipers, thread gages, plug gages, optical comparators, micro-hite, and all other common inspection tools.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, technical procedures, or customer specifications. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers, and communicate with suppliers.
• Ability to calculate circumference, volume, and ability to apply other concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer 5+ years of experience doing mechanical inspection
• Strong computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency using GD&T
• Knowledge of ISO, TS, and Aerospace standards.
• Excellent Mechanical Inspection skills
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to identify colors, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must pass eye exam per specification
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• US citizenship required

SHIFT: Split shift between 1st & 2nd