Precision Tool QC Inspector – 2nd Shift

GWS Tool Group

Vista (CA)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GWS Tool Group in Vista, CA is hiring a Quality Control Inspector to ensure all tools meet customer and internal standards. You will inspect end mills and form tools at the end of production, perform process audits, and disposition non-conforming products.

You will coordinate calibration and servicing of inspection equipment. The role requires strong geometry knowledge, experience with calipers and micrometers, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

  • Requires high school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience preferred.
  • Tool and cutter grinding certification is ideal but not required.
  • Manufacturing experience is required.
  • Strong geometry knowledge is required.
  • Experience with hand gauges and non contact inspection equipment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect cutting tools manufactured within extremely tight tolerances.
  • Examine tools for proper geometry within blueprint specifications.
  • Compare quantity and part numbers with procurement data to ensure order accuracy.
  • Approve or reject items and record inspection data.
  • Inspect incoming materials, coating, vendor tooling and final inspections.
  • Prepare inspection procedures for reference in future inspections.
  • Run inspection programs for in-process and final inspections.
  • Assist in etching product identifications.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unit conversion
Analytical troubleshooting
SOP adherence
Teamwork
Communication
Metrology
Blueprint reading
Calipers
Micrometers
Windows basics
Quality systems
Gauge calibration

Education

High school diploma / GED
Tool grinding cert (ideal)

Tools

Calipers
Micrometers
Non-contact tools
Inspection equipment calibration
Windows software

Job description

GWS Tool Group in Vista, CA is hiring a Quality Control Inspector to ensure all tools meet customer and internal standards. You will inspect end mills and form tools at the end of production, perform process audits, and disposition non-conforming products.

You will coordinate calibration and servicing of inspection equipment. The role requires strong geometry knowledge, experience with calipers and micrometers, and the ability to read blueprints.

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