Quality Inspector

Laborup; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Laborup in Laconia, NH is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to ensure precision-manufactured components meet drawings, tolerances, and customer requirements. This role emphasizes hands-on inspection across receiving, in-process, and final checks.

You will read technical drawings, use micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and other gauges, and contribute to root-cause analysis, calibration support, and QA documentation. Shift: 2nd shift, 3pm-2am, Mon-Thu.

Qualifications

• Experience performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Strong reading of engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Familiarity with GD&T and ISO-based QMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of components.
• Read and interpret drawings and tolerances.
• Inspect with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and CMMs.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) according to requirements.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and identify nonconforming parts.
• Document inspection results and maintain QC records in the QMS.
• Collaborate with manufacturing/engineering to document nonconformities.
• Assist disposition of discrepant material.
• Support calibration and maintenance of measuring equipment.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Dimensional inspection

QA / QMS documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Surface plates

Optical comparators

Air gauges

Thread gauges

Plug gauges

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Job description

We're hiring an experienced Quality Inspector to join an established precision machining and manufacturing operation in Laconia, NH.

This is a hands-on quality inspection role focused on ensuring precision-manufactured components meet engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and customer requirements.

You'll work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality personnel to inspect components throughout the production process, identify dimensional or quality issues, and help maintain high manufacturing standards.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable reading technical drawings, using precision inspection equipment, and working directly with machined components.

Shift: 2nd Shift, 3pm-2am, Monday-Thursday

Compensation: $25-28/hr

Responsibilities:

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of precision-manufactured components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Inspect components using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, air gauges, thread gauges, plug gauges, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) according to customer and internal quality requirements.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and identify components that do not meet specifications.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records within the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Work with manufacturing and engineering personnel to identify and document nonconforming material.
• Assist with the disposition and documentation of discrepant material.
• Support calibration and maintenance activities for precision measuring equipment.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with established quality procedures.

• Previous experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances.
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Ability to accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify dimensional or manufacturing defects.
• Comfortable working with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Experience inspecting precision CNC-machined components.
• Familiarity with CMM inspection equipment.
• Experience conducting First Article Inspections.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Familiarity with ISO-based Quality Management Systems and inspection documentation.
• Experience supporting quality audits and calibration procedures.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays