Part-Time Quality Assurance Inspector

J.V. Manufacturing; Plant (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-controlled environment

Paid lunch

Great employee benefits

Training & development opportunities

Safety & quality culture

Job summary

J.V. Manufacturing in Tennessee is seeking a part-time Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure precision parts meet customer specifications and J.V. Manufacturing's quality standards.

You will inspect using blueprints, verify dimensions and print requirements, and document NCRs, while collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and other Quality team members to resolve quality concerns. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology and systems.
• Ability to understand and apply technical information.
• Dependability and a strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Direct Quality Assurance experience is not required.
• If you have the right mechanical aptitude, manufacturing knowledge, and willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.
• Manufacturing or machining experience is a plus.
• Experience reading blueprints or engineered drawings is beneficial.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect manufactured parts, tools, and components using blueprints, engineered drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, clearances, and other print requirements.
• Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, drop micrometers, gauge blocks/pins, indicators, comparators, and other inspection tools.
• Determine the best inspection method and proper measuring equipment for each part.
• Use or learn equipment such as CMMs, vision systems, and contour tracers.
• Identify and document parts that do not meet specifications through NCRs.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and other Quality team members to resolve questions or quality concerns.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Help keep production moving without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Participate in training, cross-training, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Technical understanding

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drop micrometers

Gauge blocks/pins

Indicators

Comparators

CMMs/Vision systems

Job description

Description

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you'll help make sure the precision parts, tools, and components we manufacture meet customer specifications and JV Manufacturing's quality standards.

Your day may include:

• Inspecting manufactured parts, tools, and components using blueprints, engineered drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Verifying dimensions, alignments, clearances, and other print requirements.
• Using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, drop micrometers, gauge blocks/pins, indicators, comparators, and other inspection tools.
• Determining the best inspection method and proper measuring equipment for each part.
• Using or learning equipment such as CMMs, vision systems, and contour tracers.
• Identifying and documenting parts that do not meet specifications through Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
• Working with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, and other Quality team members to resolve questions or quality concerns.
• Completing inspection documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Helping keep production moving without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Participating in training, cross-training, and continuous improvement efforts.

What We Are Looking For:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new technology and systems.
• Ability to understand and apply technical information.
• Dependability and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Direct Quality Assurance experience is not required . If you have the right mechanical aptitude, manufacturing knowledge, and willingness to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Even Better if You Have:

• Manufacturing or machining experience.
• Experience reading blueprints or engineered drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Quality inspection or Quality Assurance experience.
• Tool & die experience or experience in a related skilled trade.
• Education or training in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.

Why JV Manufacturing?

A part-time position doesn't mean you aren't part of the team. JV Manufacturing offers a temperature-controlled manufacturing environment, paid lunch, great employee benefits for eligible employees, training and development opportunities, and a workplace focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside experienced manufacturing professionals and have the opportunity to continue building your technical and inspection skills.

The Schedule:

This is a part-time position with hours established based on business needs and candidate availability. Additional hours may occasionally be available or required depending on production needs.

Interested? Whether you’re an experienced quality professional looking to scale back your hours, have a manufacturing background and want to move into Quality, or simply want to put your technical skills to use without committing to a traditional 40-hour schedule, we want to hear from you.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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