Precision Quality Inspector: Dimensional QC Pro

Energy Jobline ZR; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunities

100% company-paid medical coverage for

Life and insurance

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

5th Axis, a global leader in precision machining and turnkey manufacturing solutions, seeks a Quality Inspector to protect the quality of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products through dimensional inspection and precise documentation.

You will review blueprints, apply GD&T, and perform receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections using standard inspection tools. This role supports multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical education is a plus.
• Experience in quality inspection, precision manufacturing, machining, or related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of GD&T and experience inspecting tight tolerances.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and bore gauges.
• Experience performing receiving, first-article, in-process, or final inspections.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to focus on precision work while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, team-oriented approach to identifying and resolving quality concerns.
• Experience running CMM inspection programs is a plus; PC-DMIS experience is a plus.
• Machining experience is not required.
• Trigonometry knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with Epicor or another ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Inspect raw materials, work-in-process components, and finished products.
• Read and interpret blueprints, travelers, routers, work instructions, and inspection documentation.
• Apply GD&T principles when inspecting precision-machined components.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, bore gauges, and other standard inspection equipment.
• Run existing CMM inspection programs when qualified; PC-DMIS experience is a plus.
• Accurately record inspection results and maintain traveler and router documentation.
• Identify, document, and support the disposition of nonconforming materials or components.
• Create or assist with inspection documents and instructions for the production floor.
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly and respectfully.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, Machining, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain organized and accurate quality records.
• Follow established safety, quality, and inspection procedures.
• Support multiple inspection priorities in a fast-moving precision-manufacturing environment.

Skills

Detail orientation

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-priority handling

Quality focus

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical education

Tools

PC-DMIS

CMM programs

Epicor ERP

Job description

5th Axis, a global leader in precision machining and turnkey manufacturing solutions, seeks a Quality Inspector to protect the quality of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products through dimensional inspection and precise documentation.

You will review blueprints, apply GD&T, and perform receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections using standard inspection tools. This role supports multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.