Quality Assurance Inspector — First Article Expert

Epiroc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care eligibility

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Direct deposit

Job summary

Epiroc is seeking a Quality Assurance professional for its Milwaukie, OR facility to perform first article inspections and report findings to engineering. This role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years as a metrologist, hands-on inspection experience, and familiarity with PC‑DMIS. The position is onsite with no visa sponsorship and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a metrologist performing and documenting inspections.
• Experience in a machine shop environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with AS9102 inspection requirements is a plus.
• Experience using PC-DMIS software (Hexagon Metrology) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and accurately perform first article and first piece inspections.
• Generate the first article and first piece inspection reports for engineering review and approval.
• Maintain inspection inventory to meet inventory dollar and cycle time goals.
• Assist in manufacturing problem-solving by inspecting selected parts and reporting findings.
• Update inspection logs with current status of inspections.
• Operate overhead cranes, jib hoists, forklifts; certification required prior to operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

MS Office

Drawing interpretation

Print/drawing interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Tools

PC-DMIS (Hexagon Metrology)

Job description

Epiroc is seeking a Quality Assurance professional for its Milwaukie, OR facility to perform first article inspections and report findings to engineering. This role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years as a metrologist, hands-on inspection experience, and familiarity with PC‑DMIS. The position is onsite with no visa sponsorship and offers competitive compensation and benefits.