Quality inspector

Accelera; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Willoughby, OH seeks a skilled Quality Inspector to join our precision manufacturing facility. You will inspect machined parts with tight tolerances and document measurements to four decimals, ensuring data integrity and traceability.

You will use bore gauges, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and optical comparators, reading complex prints and applying GD&T to drive quality. Optional overtime on Saturdays is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of quality inspection experience in a machine shop or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read complex technical prints and interpret machining drawings.
• Proficient with optical comparator operation.
• Familiar with Mahr gages, calipers, micrometers, and thread/bore gages.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and attention to measurement precision.

Responsibilities

• Use precision hand tools (bore gages, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators) to verify parts.
• Operate optical comparators to verify radii, angles, and length-from-angle.
• Maintain blueprint literacy and a solid understanding of GD&T.
• Document measurements and quality data accurately.
• Collaborate with machine operators to resolve out-of-spec issues.
• Support ISO 9001 quality system compliance.

Skills

GD&T principles

Blueprint literacy

Data documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

Optical comparator

Mahr gages

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread/gage sets

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to join a precision manufacturing facility located in Willoughby, OH. This position offers a compensation range of $30 to $38 per hour, depending on your professional background. The standard schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break, with optional overtime opportunities available on Saturdays.

You will be working with components that require extreme precision, often maintaining tolerances as tight as ±.0002", though standard requirements typically range between ±.005" and ±.015". Accuracy is paramount, as you will be expected to document measurements to four decimal places on all official inspection reports.

Core Duties:

• Utilize precision hand tools such as bore gages, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and thread gages to verify machined parts.
• Improve production efficiency by operating optical comparators to verify radii, angles, and length-from-angle dimensions.
• Demonstrate high-level blueprint literacy and a comprehensive understanding of GD&T.
• Ensure data integrity by maintaining precise and thorough quality documentation.
• Foster a collaborative environment by working alongside machine operators to resolve out-of-specification issues.
• Help maintain compliance with ISO 9001 quality management standards.

Qualifications:

• Bring at least five years of professional experience performing quality inspections within a machine shop or manufacturing setting.
• Possess a solid background in machining with the ability to interpret complex technical prints.
• Demonstrate proficiency with hands-on optical comparator operation.
• Show familiarity with standard inspection equipment including Mahr gages, calipers, micrometers, and various thread or bore gages.
• Apply strong attention to detail and a deep understanding of GD&T principles to your daily tasks.
• Utilize basic mathematical skills to ensure accurate measurement reporting.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Keyence vision inspection systems.
• Practical experience with Hexagon CMM equipment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• GD&T expertise.
• Data analysis and manipulation capabilities.
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA) knowledge.
• AS9100 quality system familiarity.
• Advanced gauge measurement and inspection techniques.
• First Article Inspection (FAI) execution.
• AS9100 practical experience.

Technology and Equipment:

• Hexagon Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).