Quality Inspector

STEEL TOOL & ENGINEERING CO.; Gibraltar (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Job summary

Steel Tool & Engineering Co. in Trenton, MI, a precision aerospace manufacturer, seeks a Quality Inspector to verify machined parts meet drawings, tolerances, and ISO standards.

You will inspect steel tools and components, document nonconformities, and support continuous improvement with engineering and production teams. The role requires experience with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges), reading blueprints, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within steel, tooling or engineering industries.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and industry regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on steel tools, components, and materials to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement tools.
• Identify and document quality defects, recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and reports for audits and quality control tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Description: Quality Inspector

Location: Trenton, MI

Company: Steel Tool & Engineering Co.

Industry: Aerospace Precision Machining & Fabrication

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Shift: 6 am - 4:30 pm

About Us

Steel Tool & Engineering is a leading aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision machining, complex metal fabrication, and welded assemblies. As an AS9100‑certified and NADCAP‑accredited facility, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and compliance across all operations.

Overview

The Quality Inspector in Steel Tool and Engineering ensures that metal components, machined parts, and fabricated tools meet all dimensional, structural, and performance requirements. The role involves inspecting raw steel materials, monitoring in‑process machining and fabrication, and verifying final products against engineering drawings, tolerances, and industry standards. Using precision measurement tools, the inspector identifies defects, documents nonconformities, and works with production and engineering teams to maintain consistent quality and support continuous improvement. This position helps ensure safe, reliable, and high‑performance steel and tooling products for customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on steel tools, components, and engineering materials to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement tools.
• Identify and document quality defects, recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality guidelines.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and reports for audits and quality control tracking.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced product quality and efficiency.
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Lift heavy objects on a regular basis
• Repetitive tasks with few breaks
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within steel, tooling, or engineering industries (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of measurement tools, blueprints and etc
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and industry regulations (preferred).

Benefits

• Honored Vacation Time Off
• 100% Medical Paid (If you already have medical coverage and don’t request STE medical insurance, you can receive the medical waiver of $300 per month.)
• Dental and Vision Insurance (Includes Dependents)
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations