Quality Inspector

Protouch Staffing; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Protouch Staffing in Rochester, NY seeks an experienced Quality Inspector with CNC machining expertise to ensure parts meet GD&T and engineering specs. The role combines hands-on machining, programming, and rigorous inspection to maintain precision in high-volume production.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years in manufacturing, strong blueprint interpretation, and the ability to collaborate with manufacturing teams to identify defects and drive quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in CNC machining, manufacturing, or precision machining environments.
• Strong experience as a CNC Mill Programmer and Setup Machinist.
• Hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC programming, machine setup, and machining operations.
• Ability to independently program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines.
• Strong knowledge of precision machining and manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience performing quality inspections in a machining environment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished manufactured products.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines, including 5-axis CNC machines.
• Interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Operate height gauges, large calipers, bore micrometers, profilometers, and dial indicators.
• Verify component dimensions against engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Apply mathematical and mechanical principles to machining and inspection activities.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain inspection data and quality records.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials and manufacturing defects.
• Support corrective and preventive actions to reduce quality issues.
• Participate in internal quality audits and manufacturing quality improvement activities.
• Maintain quality control, quality assurance, and quality management documentation.
• Verify production processes against applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
• Inspect large machined components and support material movement when required.
• Operate or assist with crane operations to safely lift and position large components when necessary.
• Work closely with production and machining teams to resolve dimensional and manufacturing issues.

Skills

CNC milling

5-axis programming

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Tools

CNC milling machines

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Bore gauges

Profilometers

Job description

Job Post Summary

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Quality Inspector with a strong background in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and quality control. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of manufacturing experience, including hands-on CNC milling, 5-axis CNC programming, machine setup, and dimensional inspection.

Job Title

Quality Inspector

Job Post Summary

We are seeking an experienced and technically skilled Quality Inspector with a strong background in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and quality control. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of manufacturing experience, including hands-on CNC milling, 5-axis CNC programming, machine setup, and dimensional inspection. The candidate must be capable of interpreting complex mechanical blueprints, understanding GD&T requirements, programming and setting up CNC milling machines, and performing precision measurements to ensure manufactured components meet engineering specifications and quality standards. This position requires a combination of machining expertise, programming capabilities, and practical quality inspection experience. The individual will work closely with manufacturing and production teams to identify defects, maintain quality standards, and ensure product accuracy.

Job Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and finished manufactured products.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines, including 5-axis CNC machines.
• Interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Operate height gauges, large calipers, bore micrometers, profilometers, and dial indicators.
• Verify component dimensions against engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Apply mathematical and mechanical principles to machining and inspection activities.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain inspection data and quality records.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials and manufacturing defects.
• Support corrective and preventive actions to reduce quality issues.
• Participate in internal quality audits and manufacturing quality improvement activities.
• Maintain quality control, quality assurance, and quality management documentation.
• Verify production processes against applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
• Inspect large machined components and support material movement when required.
• Operate or assist with crane operations to safely lift and position large components when necessary.
• Work closely with production and machining teams to resolve dimensional and manufacturing issues.

Qualifications And Certifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in CNC machining, manufacturing, or precision machining environments.
• Strong experience as a CNC Mill Programmer and Setup Machinist.
• Hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC programming, machine setup, and machining operations.
• Ability to independently program, set up, and operate CNC milling machines.
• Strong knowledge of precision machining and manufacturing processes.
• Previous experience performing quality inspections in a machining environment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Hands-on experience with dimensional and precision measurement instruments.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Experience verifying machined components against engineering tolerances.
• Ability to identify machining defects and dimensional inconsistencies.
• Experience documenting inspection results and identifying nonconformances.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Strong mathematical, mechanical, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards.
• Experience with large-part dimensional inspections.
• Experience operating overhead cranes or material-handling equipment.
• Experience with CMM and advanced metrology equipment.
• Experience with aerospace, industrial, or precision component manufacturing.
• Familiarity with corrective and preventive action procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Life insurance