Precision Quality Inspector & CMM Specialist

Lexair Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexair Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspection Technician to ensure the quality and compliance of parts throughout Lexair’s production process.

You will inspect a broad range of components using precision measuring tools and specialized equipment, ensuring adherence to blueprints and quality standards. The role supports calibration of inspection tools, supplier quality evaluations, and data entry into the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; certified quality technician or technical/vocational training in machining or manufacturing preferred.
• Significant experience inspecting a variety of parts using standard measuring tools and specialized gauging.
• Familiarity with operating a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications and instructions.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to provide constructive feedback in a respectful and supportive manner.

Responsibilities

• Part Inspection: Inspect a variety of parts using standard measuring and test equipment, as well as specialized gauging.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all inspections align with customer specifications, internal quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Support Tool Calibration: Support calibration of inspection tools and equipment to ensure accuracy and functionality.
• Supplier Quality Evaluation: Support evaluations to ensure suppliers meet specified quality standards.
• Data Entry: Input inspection results into the ERP system for accepted and rejected parts.
• Process Verification: Verify the quantities of materials and hardware listed on the route sheet throughout the production process.
• Documentation: Ensure all inspection results are accurately recorded and documented in the QA system. Review vendor-supplied documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality outcomes.
• Training & Development: Support develop and delivery of training programs for team members on quality standards, inspection tools, and processes.
• Audits: Support internal and external quality audits as requested.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CMM experience

Measuring tools

Gauging

Reading drawings

CNC shop familiarity

Quality systems

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Quality technician certification preferred

Technical/vocational manufacturing training

Tools

CMM

Profilometer

Durometer

Digital micrometers

Dial calipers

Height gauges

Tesa height gauge

Digital bore gauges

Internal groove gauges

Depth micrometers

Optical comparator

Rockwell hardness tester

Dial indicators

Thread gauges

Thread micrometers

Spring tester

Job description

Lexair Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspection Technician to ensure the quality and compliance of parts throughout Lexair’s production process.

You will inspect a broad range of components using precision measuring tools and specialized equipment, ensuring adherence to blueprints and quality standards. The role supports calibration of inspection tools, supplier quality evaluations, and data entry into the ERP system.