Precision Quality Inspector – Machining & CMM

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify parts and assemblies meet exact specifications through first piece, in-process, and final inspections. The role requires setup of gauges, reading engineering drawings, and applying GD&T knowledge in a metals manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of QA/QC experience, proficiency with CMMs like Zeiss Calypso and Brown & Sharpe MicroVal, and strong documentation skills using MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent quality assurance or quality control experience in manufacturing or machining.
• Proficiency in performing first piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ability to set up and use a variety of gauges and inspection tools.
• Experience with Zeiss Calypso software for CMM programming or operation.
• Experience with Brown & Sharpe MicroVal software for CMM programming or operation.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• General understanding of GD&T application and interpretation in an inspection context.
• Ability to operate CMMs and use micrometers, calipers, height stands, and comparators.
• Knowledge of metals and machine manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify that parts and assemblies meet specified requirements and quality standards.
• Set up and use gages, including bore gages, gage blocks, rail gages, and other inspection tools, to accurately measure and validate product dimensions.
• Identify and resolve minor inspection discrepancies during first piece and in-process inspections, and elevate major inspection issues to the Quality Engineer or Quality leadership as appropriate.
• Conduct random inspection audits at production machines to monitor ongoing product quality and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Work effectively with production employees to analyze quality issues, determine root causes, and implement practical corrective actions.
• Promote and maintain a positive, collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and high-quality output.
• Operate coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and other measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, height stands, and comparators to perform precise dimensional checks.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to understand product requirements and inspection criteria.
• Apply a general understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to evaluate part conformity and communicate findings.
• Use Microsoft Office products to document inspection results, prepare reports, and maintain organized quality records.
• Prioritize inspection tasks and manage workload effectively while working with minimal supervision.
• Support calibration activities and proper use of inspection equipment to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
• Contribute to quality control and quality assurance initiatives within a machining and manufacturing environment, including metals and machine manufacturing operations.

Skills

First piece inspection

In-process inspection

Final inspection

Gage setup and use

CMM programming/operation

GD&T knowledge

MS Office documentation

Metal machining knowledge

Tools

Zeiss Calypso

Brown & Sharpe MicroVal

CMMs

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify parts and assemblies meet exact specifications through first piece, in-process, and final inspections. The role requires setup of gauges, reading engineering drawings, and applying GD&T knowledge in a metals manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of QA/QC experience, proficiency with CMMs like Zeiss Calypso and Brown & Sharpe MicroVal, and strong documentation skills using MS Office.