Precision Quality Assurance Inspector

Alinabal, LLC; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alinabal, LLC on the Milford, CT manufacturing floor conducts rigorous quality inspections to ensure dimensional accuracy and conformance. Inspectors verify materials, record results with traceability, and authorize products to proceed while maintaining equipment and collaboration across teams.

Candidates should have 1–3 years in quality or manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and experience using calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Effective communication is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in quality inspection or manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret drawings and standards.
• Detail-oriented with good defect detection.
• Strong communication across teams.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, gauges.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and finished goods against standards.
• Record outcomes with traceability.
• Authorize conforming product to move forward.
• Maintain inspection equipment.
• Support CAPA and 5S/Lean activities.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Respond to customer emails.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measurement tools

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Drawings interpretation

Tools

MS Excel

ERP system

Job description

Reports to: Quality Supervisor | Department: 515

What a day looks like

You start your shift on the manufacturing floor, moving between incoming materials and final assemblies. With calipers, micrometers, and gauges in hand, you verify critical dimensions, confirm specifications, and document every finding. When something is off, you flag it immediately, partner with production, and help drive corrective action. By the end of the day, you’ve kept products flowing, issues contained, and records pristine.

What you’ll do

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished goods against established standards and specifications.
• Measure features using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to confirm dimensional accuracy.
• Record inspection outcomes, noting any defects and nonconformances with complete traceability.
• Authorize only conforming product to move to the next operation or shipment.
• Assist with care, maintenance, and calibration of inspection equipment.
• Communicate quality issues to the Quality Supervisor and collaborate with manufacturing to resolve discrepancies.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality problems.
• Conduct internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement, including 5S and Lean activities.
• Maintain inspection records, test data, and nonconformance reports.
• Help onboard and cross-train new quality inspectors across multiple inspection tasks.
• Model excellent attendance, professionalism, and alignment with company values.
• Review First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Manage DSGV for colling, Boeing, GE, Pratt, Mitsubishi, and Avio.
• Respond promptly to customer emails.
• Receive in certs and ensure proper documentation and filing.
• Collect and locate samples; update the receiving list daily for accuracy and time management.
• Update the finals list twice weekly so manufacturing can quickly access samples for final inspection and leadership can see completion status, timestamp, and approved/rejected quantities.

What you bring

• 1–3 years in quality inspection or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality control methods, inspection techniques, and measurement tools.
• Ability to interpret drawings, work instructions, and standards.
• Keen eye for detail with a knack for spotting defects and nonconformance.
• Clear communicator who collaborates well across teams.
• Hands‑on experience with calipers, micrometers, and gauges; able to maintain basic inspection tools.
• Comfort with computers and quality documentation systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Work details

• Environment: Manufacturing floor exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, bending; occasional lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Schedule: Full‑time, Monday–Friday, with flexibility for extended hours or weekends as needed to meet production demands.
• Travel: Minimal, primarily for training or inter‑facility coordination.

*The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. *

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Accessibility and equal opportunity

ADA Compliance: Alinabal is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees who require accommodations or have work restrictions will be supported through an interactive process to ensure safe and effective performance of essential job functions.

Alinabal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.