Quality Inspector

STEEL TOOL & ENGINEERING CO.; Gibraltar (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time off

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Steel Tool & Engineering Co. in Trenton, MI is seeking a motivated Quality Inspector to verify metal components, machined parts, and fabrications against drawings, tolerances, and standards.

You will use calipers, micrometers, gauges and other precision tools to ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance with ISO requirements. You will document nonconformities, support corrective actions with engineering and production, and help drive continuous improvement in a NADCAP/AS9100 environment.

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).

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

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Problem solving

Communication

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