Quality Inspector

Trillium Staffing; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking Quality Inspectors in Eldridge, IA for the 3rd shift (11pm-7:15am). Pay ranges from $26.00 to $27.00 per hour, with overtime on Fridays as needed.

The role involves conducting quality inspections per drawings and specifications, training staff on metrology equipment, and supporting calibration and CAPA processes. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years of QA inspection experience in high-precision manufacturing, including hands-on CMM operation and calibration.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of quality assurance inspection experience in a high-precision machining environment.
• Hands-on experience operating CMMs and calibrating precision inspection equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy to access, complete, and manage quality documentation and digital forms.

Responsibilities

• Execute, oversee, and ensure compliance with the company’s QMS.
• Conduct ongoing quality inspections using engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain control and proper usage of assets and metrology tools.
• Assist in hiring and onboarding Quality Inspectors.
• Train team members on proper use of metrology equipment.
• Maintain calibration records and client documentation.
• Coordinate quality inspection efforts across shifts for smooth handoffs.

Skills

Quality inspections

CMMs

Calibration

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

CMMs

Calibration equipment

Job description

Trillium Staffing is now seeking Quality Inspectors in Eldridge, IA on 3rd shift!

Pay rate is $26.00 – $27.00 per hour. Schedule is 3rd shift, 11pm-7:15am, Sunday night - Thursday night. Any mandatory overtime will be scheduled on Fridays.

Industry: High-Precision Manufacturing / Defense & Aerospace Component Manufacturing

The Quality Inspector assists in developing and executing quality inspections on standard and routine processes and products according to engineering drawings, specifications, prescribed methods, and instructions. Additionally, the Quality Inspector will train and develop production and quality team members in the operation of all metrology equipment utilized by the company.

Responsibilities

• Execute, oversee, and ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct ongoing quality inspections on standard and routine processes and products using engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain control, protection, and proper usage of company assets and precision tools.
• Assist in the hiring and onboarding process for new Quality Inspectors.
• Train production and quality team members on the proper use of metrology equipment.

Duties

• Maintain active communication with the Quality Assurance Manager, Engineering, and Production Supervisors to ensure alignment on immediate issues affecting output and product quality.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections of production parts.
• Verify calibration status of inspection gauges and tools prior to production runs.
• Perform routine calibration of precision inspection devices.
• Audit production packets to verify all required data, forms, and documentation are complete and actively used during inspections.
• Inspect, record, and maintain logs for non-conforming materials.
• Author and maintain the Cause and Corrective Action Report (CAPA) log.
• Ensure all equipment calibration records remain updated and compliant.
• Monitor and maintain environmental/temperature log records in the quality lab.
• Coordinate quality inspection efforts across shifts to ensure seamless handoffs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Experience and Skills

• -Experience: 5 to 7 years of quality assurance inspection experience in a high-precision machining environment, including hands-on experience operating CMMs and calibrating precision inspection equipment.
• -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• -Computer literacy sufficient to access, complete, and manage quality documentation and digital forms.
• -Occasionally required to lift up to 35 lbs. Frequently required to lift up to 25 lbs (e.g., moving parts from storage or positioning components in/out of the work area).

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.