Precision Mechanical Inspector - 1st Shift

Techneeds LLC; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Techneeds LLC in North Billerica, MA is seeking a Precision Mechanical Inspector for the 1st shift. You’ll join a precision manufacturing environment and perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify machined parts meet prints and quality requirements.

You will read drawings, apply GD&T, and use inspection tools from micrometers to height gauges, building repeatable inspection processes and supporting FAIs with accurate quality records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical/dimensional inspection.
• Ability to read prints/blueprints and apply GD&T.
• Experience in first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Proficient with micrometers, calipers, plug gauges, height gauges, gauge blocks.
• Willing to learn advanced inspection equipment as needed.
• Experience creating and following repeatable inspection processes.
• Able to support first article inspections (FAI) and compile data.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Read machining drawings and apply GD&T to verify parts.
• Create repeatable inspection processes for consistency.
• Support FAI and compile data for certification.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records.
• Calibrate measuring/inspection equipment in-house.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production teams.

Skills

GD&T

Dimensional inspection

Reading drawings/blueprints

First-piece / in-process / final

Measurement tools proficiency

Data collection & quality records

Team communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Plug gauges

Height gauges

Gauge blocks

Programmable optical comparators

Gear roll testers

Precision bore measurement tools

Job description

Our client is looking for a/an Precision Mechanical Inspector - 1st Shift. You’ll join a well-established precision manufacturing environment producing precision-machined components and gearing for customers across multiple industries, with long-term product lines and repeat customers. As a Precision Mechanical Inspector, you will perform first-piece inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection to verify machined parts meet print and quality requirements. Day-to-day, you’ll read machining drawings and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) while using inspection tools like micrometers, calipers, plug gauges, height gauges, and gauge blocks, plus more advanced metrology equipment as needed. You’ll need strong dimensional inspection fundamentals, confidence interpreting prints, and the ability to create repeatable inspection processes that support machinists, operators, engineers, and production.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Required Skills, Education and Experience

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical inspection / dimensional inspection (machined parts)
• Ability to read machining drawings/blueprints and apply GD&T
• Experience performing first-piece inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection
• Practical use of common precision measuring tools: micrometers, calipers, plug gauges, height gauges, gauge blocks
• Willingness and ability to learn advanced inspection equipment (as needed), such as programmable optical comparators, micro-height gauges, gear roll testers, and precision bore measurement tools
• Experience creating and following repeatable inspection processes to ensure accurate results
• Ability to support first article inspections (FAI) and compile data for product certification
• Experience preparing inspection reports and maintaining accurate quality records
• Ability to perform in-house calibration of measuring/inspection equipment
• Collaborative communication skills to work effectively with machinists, operators, engineers, and management
• Ability to provide professional references