Quality Control Technician

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick leave

Job summary

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Monroe, NC to perform visual, mechanical, and CMM inspections on manufactured components.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, interpreting GD&T, and maintaining calibration and inspection records to ensure product conformity and compliance with AS9100 guidelines. You will set up inspection equipment, run CMM programs, document results, and support PPAP/FAI as needed while contributing to continual improvement

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or university degree in related field; or 4 years of relevant experience in absence of degree.
• Demonstrated experience operating a coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
• Experience performing dimensional or mechanical inspection using precision measurement instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Ability to document inspection results and maintain traceable records.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections of manufactured components per drawings and procedures.
• Operate CMMs to verify dimensional characteristics and product conformity.
• Set up inspection equipment, run existing CMM programs, and evaluate results against acceptance criteria.
• Interpret GD&T and inspection requirements from drawings.
• Record and maintain traceable inspection data within MES/QMS systems.
• Identify and communicate nonconformances for review and corrective actions.
• Support containment, investigations, and corrective actions for nonconforming products.
• Manage calibration activities for inspection equipment and track due dates.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on inspection equipment.

Skills

CMM experience

Dimensional inspection

GD&T interpretation

Inspection equipment setup

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Hexagon CMM

PC-DMIS

Job description

Quality Control Technician

Location: Monroe, NC

Job ID: #73421

Pay Range: $29-32

The Aerospace Additive Design and Manufacturing (ADaM) team is seeking a Quality Control Technician for its Monroe, NC facility.

In this hands‑on inspection role, you will perform visual, mechanical, and coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspections to verify product conformity to engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and controlled procedures.

You will execute dimensional inspections, maintain inspection equipment and calibration records, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure accurate, traceable digital inspection data within applicable MES and QMS systems, directly supporting production readiness, quality compliance, and SPQDC (Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance.

The ideal candidate brings demonstrated CMM operating experience, strong attention to detail, proficiency with precision measurement tools, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and follow established inspection methods while supporting continuous improvement of inspection processes.

What You Will Do

• Perform visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections of manufactured components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and controlled procedures

• Operate coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to verify dimensional characteristics and product conformity; experience with any CMM manufacturer is acceptable

• Set up inspection equipment, execute existing CMM programs, and evaluate measurement results against defined acceptance criteria

• Interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and applicable inspection requirements

• Accurately record, organize, and maintain traceable inspection data and records within applicable MES and QMS systems

• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformances or out-of-specification conditions for Quality and Engineering review

• Support nonconforming product containment, inspection investigations, and corrective actions as assigned

• Manage calibration activities for inspection and measurement equipment, including tracking due dates, maintaining records, and coordinating calibrations

• Perform scheduled weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on inspection equipment in accordance with established procedures

• Verify equipment calibration status and suitability for use before inspection activities; identify and elevate equipment issues

• Support inspection equipment readiness, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of measurement and inspection processes

• Support PPAP, MSA, and FAI requirements through inspection execution and accurate documentation, as applicable

• Participate in 5S, safety, and continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing and inspection areas

• Complete safety actions and other EH&S-assigned tasks in accordance with site requirements

• Attend weekly Quality meetings, weekly meetings with shop personnel, monthly ADaM all-hands meetings, and monthly one‑on‑one meetings with the manager

• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to coordinate inspection priorities, communicate findings, and support production requirements

• Support and promote compliance with all quality requirements within the QMS and applicable industry regulations, such as AS9100, as pertaining to the role

• Must be willing and able to attend occasional Zoom meetings before or after 1st shift hours to facilitate global collaboration, as needed

Basic Qualifications

• AA/AS degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or a University Degree in a related field, or in the absence of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience operating a coordinate measuring machine (CMM); experience with any manufacturer is acceptable

• Experience performing dimensional or mechanical inspection using precision measurement instruments

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and GD&T requirements

• Ability to accurately document inspection results and maintain complete, traceable records

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures, work instructions, and inspection criteria

• Basic computer skills and ability to work with digital data entry and record‑keeping systems

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods during inspection activities

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience operating Hexagon CMM equipment and familiarity with PC‑DMIS software

• Experience developing, editing, troubleshooting, or optimizing CMM inspection programs; PC‑DMIS programming training can be provided

• Experience with calibration management, inspection equipment maintenance, or metrology systems

• Familiarity with GD&T, precision measurement methods, and aerospace manufacturing inspection requirements

• Experience capturing digital inspection data and working within MES/QMS systems

• Experience supporting AS9100 quality systems, PPAP, MSA, or AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements

• Experience in additive manufacturing, metal manufacturing, or other precision manufacturing environments

• Ability to understand and write standard work instructions, inspection procedures, or measurement methods

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with an interest in continuous improvement of inspection workflows

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

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