Quality/CMM Inspector - Swing or Weekend Shift

Vanderhorst Brothers, Inc.; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturer based in Fife, WA. The Quality Inspector role is a full-time, on-site position responsible for dimensional and visual inspections of materials and components to ensure adherence to drawings and standards.

Responsibilities include interpreting ASME Y14.5 GD&T, maintaining accurate records, supporting FAI activities, and collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive containment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience performing dimensional and visual inspections.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO quality standards.
• Ability to interpret drawings and manufacturing plans.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on raw materials, in-process parts, assemblies, and finished components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and ASME Y14.5 GD&T requirements.
• Verify calibration status of inspection tools.
• Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Identify nonconforming conditions and coordinate with teams for containment.
• Participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate findings to internal teams and customers.
• Support audits and quality system compliance.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Quality documentation

Measurement tools

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Surface plates

Optical comparators

Job description

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Full Time - Employee Technical Fife, Fife, WA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $45.00 Hourly

About RTCA:

RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands‑on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission‑critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.

Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands‑on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.

At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!

How You’ll Make an Impact:

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspections of raw materials, in‑process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and quality standards within a precision manufacturing environment. This role supports production and quality objectives through accurate inspection, documentation, problem‑solving, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Depending on experience and level, the Quality Inspector may support or lead advanced inspection activities, quality investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and mentoring of junior personnel.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Inspector:

• Working a full‑time, onsite position at our Fife, WA location. Swing or Weekend Shift.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections on raw materials, in‑process parts, assemblies, and finished components using precision measurement tools and standard inspection techniques.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, specifications, manufacturing plans, and work instructions in accordance with ASME Y14.5 GD&T requirements.
• Verify product conformity to customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements including AS9100 and ISO standards.
• Utilize inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, and other precision instruments.
• Verify calibration status and proper handling of inspection tools and equipment.
• Complete and maintain accurate inspection records, traceability documentation, range forms, FAIRs, and other quality documentation as required.
• Support or perform First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and AS9102 documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams on containment and resolution activities.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain inspection staging areas, documentation control, and part traceability throughout the inspection process.
• Communicate inspection findings, production status, and quality concerns clearly and professionally to internal teams and customers as needed.
• Support audits, customer visits, and quality system compliance activities when assigned.