Precision Assembly Inspector | GD&T & QC Expert

Piper Companies; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented work environment

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks an Assembly Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team in Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on quality checkpoints to ensure assemblies meet engineering specs, workmanship standards, and compliance requirements.

You will work with technicians, engineers, and quality professionals to support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include inspecting mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, verifying dimensions with precision tools, applying GD&T, and documenting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing quality inspections in manufacturing/assembly.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools like calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque verification equipment.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience documenting nonconformances and supporting corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies throughout production.
• Verify torque values, critical dimensions, and assembly requirements with precision instruments.
• Apply GD&T to evaluate compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Confirm labeling, serialization, traceability, and workmanship prior to inspection release.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and quality findings in controlled records.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate defects to technicians, engineers, and leadership.
• Maintain calibration status and care of measurement equipment; support MSA activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ensure assemblies do not advance without required inspections and approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Multi-priority management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Torque verification equipment

Job description

Piper Companies seeks an Assembly Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team in Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on quality checkpoints to ensure assemblies meet engineering specs, workmanship standards, and compliance requirements.

You will work with technicians, engineers, and quality professionals to support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include inspecting mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, verifying dimensions with precision tools, applying GD&T, and documenting