QUALITY INSPECTOR

Randstad USA; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO and holidays

Education assistance

Safety eyewear/shoes reimbursement

Job summary

Randstad USA in Agawam, MA is seeking a Quality Technician III to lead advanced quality processes. You will program and operate CMMs using PC-DMIS, FARO, and Micro-Vu, and mentor Level I/II inspectors while driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

This full-time role offers a pay range of $25.00–$32.00 per hour plus a bonus plan, a 401(k) match up to 4%, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, PTO, and education support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS.
• Proficient in PC-DMIS programming, blueprint reading, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to present technical data to customers, clients, and internal teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Metrology: Program and operate CMMs using PC-DMIS, FARO, and Micro-Vu tools.
• Technical Leadership: Train and develop new hires and inspectors; lead Quality Walk Audits.
• Project Management: Lead Continuous Improvement projects and establish corrective actions.
• Inspections & Standards: Perform dimensional verification for PPAP and First Article parts using GD&T concepts.
• Documentation: Release products by ensuring certifications and customer documentation are accurate.
• Metrics & Auditing: Collect and present quality metrics; audit processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or PC-DMIS training

Tools

PC-DMIS

FARO

Micro-Vu

CMMs

Job description

Quality Technician III

Location: Agawam, MA

Pay Range: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits and Compensation

• Financial Growth: $25–$32/hr plus a bonus plan for all full-time employees.
• Retirement: 401(k) investment plan with a company match up to 4%.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Insurance: Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday schedule.
• Career Support: Education support program, plus reimbursement for safety eyeglasses and shoes.

The Role As a Quality Technician III, you are a senior-level expert responsible for ensuring manufacturing excellence. You will lead the development and improvement of quality processes, utilizing advanced metrology tools to exceed customer expectations. This role combines high-level technical execution with mentorship and leadership within the Quality Lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Metrology: Program and operate CMMs using PC-DMIS, as well as FARO & Micro-Vu equipment.
• Technical Leadership: Train and develop new hires and Level I/II inspectors; lead Quality Walk Audits.
• Project Management: Suggest and execute Continuous Improvement projects and establish closed-loop corrective actions for process failures.
• Inspections & Standards: Perform dimensional verification for PPAP and First Article parts using GD&T concepts.
• Documentation: Release products for shipping by ensuring all certifications and customer-required documentation are accurate.
• Metrics & Auditing: Collect and present quality metrics; audit internal workmanship and documentation processes.

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Release product for shipping by ensuring proper documentation/certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements
• Understand and apply basic GD&T concepts ? Proficient in dimensional verification of PPAP and first article parts
• Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation/development of manufacturing related documentation and providing or teaching proper measuring techniques
• Provide technical inspection of manufactured and raw materials at “receiving” as outlined by the process
• Collect data, evaluate, and present quality metrics
• Program and operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment proficiently
• Program and run CMM's using PC-DMIS software
• Audit internal processes including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification
• Work to establish closed loop cause and corrective action in reaction to customer complaints and internal process failures
• Trained and efficient in all aspects of the position
• Work quickly, efficiently, and without quality issues
• Provide on-the-job training for new quality inspectors with daily responsibilities
• Support management through implementing and communicating ideas, projects, practices, and decision outcomes to the Quality team
• Suggest and complete Continuous Improvement Projects

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in PC-DMIS programming, blueprint reading, and engineering drawings.
• Mathematics: ability to calculate rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret complex graphs.
• Education: Associate degree in a related field and/or formal PC-DMIS training preferred.
• Soft Skills: Ability to present technical data to customers, clients, and internal teams effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, handle materials, and perform high-precision visual inspections.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical parts.

salary: $52,000 - $67,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Essential Functions

• working in a smoke free environment
• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Inspection
• Product Inspection
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Blueprint Reading
• CMM
• Hand Tools
• Inspecting

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.