Quality Inspector 1st Shift

AMETEK Paragon Medical; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial technology firm in Aurora, IL, seeks a Quality Inspector for the 1st shift. The role involves performing inspections and tests during manufacturing to ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, necessary certifications, and three years of related experience. The position offers a salary range from $45,000 to $50,000, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and industry standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be certified as an NDT Liquid Penetrant Test inspector.
• Three years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong visual abilities required.
• Must be able to interpret basic blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process dimensional and visual inspections of parts.
• Conduct in-process tests such as positive material identification tests.
• Perform liquid penetrant tests at the level I as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Visual identification of defects

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

NDT Liquid Penetrant Test inspector certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hardness testers

XRF analyzers

Job description

Job Title: Quality Inspector 1st Shift
Location: Aurora, IL, US, 60504
Business Unit: Level Measurement Solutions
Posting Date: Sep 8, 2025

Job Description
AMETEK LMS is searching for a Quality Inspector - Level I.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs in-process dimensional and visual inspections of parts and subassemblies at different stages of the manufacturing process to ensure compliance to all in-process, drawing and order requirements.
• Conducts in-process tests such as: positive material Identification tests, hardness tests, paint thickness tests, hydro tests, visual examinations of welds and others as required.
• Performs liquid penetrant tests at the level I as required.

Experience/Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Certified as an NDT Liquid Penetrant Test inspector level I, preferably certified as level II.
• Three years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects in products.
• Must be able to interpret basic blueprints specifications, diagrams, and other written instructions.
• Strong visual abilities: able to visually identify defects, annual vision exam required.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, hardness testers, optical comparators, thickness testers, XRF analyzers and others.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Compensation
Employee Type: Hourly
Salary Minimum: $45,000
Salary Maximum: $50,000
Incentive: No

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality.

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