Quality Inspector

TruPath Recruiting; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

TruPath Recruiting seeks a Quality Inspector for an established metal plating company in Tempe, AZ. This full-time, on-site role supports gold and nickel plating operations for semiconductor components, with a 40-hour week plus overtime opportunities.

You will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections, interpret engineering drawings with GD&T, and learn CMM methods to verify product quality for aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Advanced metrology skills with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges.
• Experience operating and programming CMMs, including DCC-based systems; familiarity with CMM Manager software.
• Deep understanding of engineering drawings, tolerance stacks, and ANSI Y14.5 GD&T.
• Ability to interpret quality requirements, develop inspection methods, and perform first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards, internal auditing, QMS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections on machined and molded components.
• Verify product quality through advanced inspection methods and CMM programming.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Support quality systems through audits and documentation.

Skills

Advanced Metrology

CMM Operation & Programming

Drawing Interpretation & GD&T

Inspection Planning

Quality Systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM Manager

Zeiss CMM

Job description

Well established and busy metal plating company seeking a Quality Inspector to support advanced gold and nickel plating operations for critical semiconductor equipment components at our facility in Tempe, AZ. This is a full-time, on-site role, 40 hours a week plus voluntary overtime.

You will learn processes in gold and nickel plating, verifying product quality through advanced inspection methods, CMM programming, and deep interpretation of engineering drawings and GD&T. This position performs receiving, in-process, and final inspections on machined and molded components across semiconductor, aerospace, and industrial applications.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 years of experience in mechanical inspection and CMM Programming within a precision machining or manufacturing environment.

Duties/Skills

• Advanced Metrology – Skilled in the use of micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and advanced measurement tools
• CMM Operation & Programming – Experience operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), including DCC-based systems; familiarity with CMM Manager software (preferred)
• Drawing Interpretation & GD&T – Deep understanding of engineering drawings, tolerance stacks, and geometric dimensioning per ANSI Y14.5
• Inspection Planning – Ability to interpret quality requirements, develop inspection methods, and perform first article, in-process, and final inspections
• Quality Systems – Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards, internal auditing, QMS documentation, and management review processes

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mechanical inspection within a precision machining or molding environment (required)
• Prior experience in semiconductor, aerospace, or engineered industrial manufacturing environments (preferred)
• Hands-on experience operating and programming Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) is a plus, at least 1 year of any CMM experience required.

This is a direct-hire, long term career opportunity, the starting pay range is $32 to $44 an hour plus benefits, incentives and lots of room for growth.