Precision Quality Inspector – Day Shift

Goodwin Recruiting; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Precision Quality Inspector for a Lake Mills, WI manufacturing team. The role focuses on precision inspections of tight-tolerance components to ensure quality and compliance, with a four-day workweek and a 5 AM–3 PM day shift.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and hands-on inspection experience, read blueprints, operate calipers, micrometers, and gauges, and communicate findings clearly to production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience inspecting precision-manufactured components.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and dimensional specs.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate inspection findings to production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final dimensional inspections of precision-manufactured components.
• Identify out-of-tolerance parts and prevent nonconforming products from progressing.
• Select appropriate measuring equipment and verify calibration status before use.
• Accurately document measurements and inspection results.
• Follow established quality procedures and communicate findings to production personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Communication with teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

CMM

Job description

Location: Lake Mills, WI | $24–$28/hour | 4-Day Workweek

Ready to put your precision inspection skills to work and enjoy three-day weekends? We're hiring a Precision Quality Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team specializing in complex, tight-tolerance components.

This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in catching the details others might miss. You'll work in a collaborative manufacturing environment where quality matters, your expertise is valued, and there's room to develop your technical skills.

Precision Quality Inspector Benefits and Compensation:

• $24–$28/hour, based on experience
• Day shift: Monday–Thursday, 5 AM–3 PM
• Four-day workweek with three-day weekends
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Stable employment with a growing precision manufacturer

Precision Quality Inspector Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Hands-on experience inspecting precision-manufactured components
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and dimensional specifications
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic mathematical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams

Must Haves:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final dimensional inspections of precision-manufactured components.
• Identify out-of-tolerance parts and prevent nonconforming products from progressing through production.
• Select appropriate measuring equipment and verify calibration status before use.
• Accurately document measurements, inspection results, and accepted or rejected quantities.
• Follow established quality procedures and communicate inspection findings to production personnel.

Precision Quality Inspector Preferred Background & Skills:

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Mechanical Inspector, or CMM Operator
• Hands-on CMM operating experience
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance CNC-machined components
• Medical device, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or AS9100
• Experience documenting nonconforming products and participating in corrective actions

What Success Looks Like:

You'll become a trusted member of the quality team, independently inspecting components, identifying potential defects, maintaining accurate inspection records, and collaborating with production to resolve quality concerns.

We're interested in candidates who have strong inspection fundamentals, take ownership of their work, and are motivated to continue developing your technical skills.

Additional Position Information:

This position does not include relocation assistance. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Lake Mills, WI 53551.

This is a direct-hire position. Third-party staffing, subcontracting, and Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements will not be considered.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer will not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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