Precision CMM Inspector & Metrology Specialist

KMT Waterjet; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KMT Waterjet, a Shape Technologies Group company, is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Baxter Springs facility. You will perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on machined components using CMM equipment and precision gauges, ensuring conformance to drawings and GD&T specifications.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production to address quality concerns, support corrective actions, and maintain thorough inspection records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in Manufacturing, Machining, Metrology or Quality preferred.
• Minimum two years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience inspecting CNC-machined components strongly preferred.
• Experience operating CMM equipment and interpreting inspection reports preferred.
• Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation required.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections on machined components and assemblies.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify dimensional compliance with engineering specifications.
• Create, modify, and execute CMM inspection programs, as required.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, thread gauges, dial indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and sampling activities to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials and products.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Support containment activities related to internal and customer quality concerns.
• Perform traceability activities and maintain quality records in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Support gauge control and calibration activities.
• Assist with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and customer documentation requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on quality and process capability.
• Communicate quality concerns and inspection findings to production, engineering, and quality leadership.
• Support plant quality and operational activities as needed.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metrology

CMM operation

GD&T interpretation

Quality inspection

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in Manufacturing, Machining, Metrology or Quality

Tools

CMM equipment

CMM software

Job description

KMT Waterjet, a Shape Technologies Group company, is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Baxter Springs facility. You will perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on machined components using CMM equipment and precision gauges, ensuring conformance to drawings and GD&T specifications.

Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production to address quality concerns, support corrective actions, and maintain thorough inspection records.