Quality Inspector (2nd shift)

Hamilton Connections, Inc.; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Hamilton Connections, Inc. is seeking a quality inspector for a manufacturing setting in Bethel, CT. The role is direct-hire, with hourly compensation and daytime responsibilities tied to production schedules.

The inspector tests, evaluates, and documents product quality across the production cycle. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in quality control, proficiency with precision measuring tools, GD&T, CMM and vision systems, and can interpret blueprints. This position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality control experience including first piece, final and first article inspections
• Experience with precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, plug gages and thread gages
• Able to analyze and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings
• GD&T experience; ISO procedures a plus

Responsibilities

• Visually and dimensionally inspect all parts to ensure client specifications and quality standards
• Collaborate with the director of quality to satisfy QC needs
• Interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings
• Approve initial articles to initiate production
• Perform regular quality walkthroughs and record in-process inspection data
• Check parts for surface defects and communicate issues to supervisors
• Inspect finished parts from vendors and approve for shipping or additional assembly
• Verify certifications and testing of incoming materials and vendor parts
• Use precision measuring tools to keep production within tolerances
• Learn and follow the in-house system for tracking parts throughout production
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Adhere to company policies, quality and safety standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T knowledge

First article inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Vision system

Optical comparator

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for a quality inspector position at a manufacturing company in Bethel CT. This is a direct-hire opportunity. The quality control inspector is responsible for testing, evaluating and documenting the quality of manufactured products. The hours are 3:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Monday-Friday. The job pays $28-$36 an hour, based on experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Visual and dimensional inspection of all company-wide manufactured parts throughout production processes to ensure compliance with client specifications and quality standards
• Work closely with director of quality to satisfy the quality control needs of company
• Analyze and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings
• Approve initial article of new job set ups to initiate commencement of production
• Perform thrice daily quality control walkthroughs to record in-process inspection data to ensure dimensions match required tolerances and to eliminate re-work
• Examine parts for surface defects such as pits, burrs, nics and other surface irregularities
• Identify deviations from prescribed tolerances, communicate issues to the milling or turning supervisor, and work toward solutions in a timely and effective manner
• Inspect finished parts received from vendors and approve for shipping or additional assembly
• Verification of certifications and testing of incoming raw materials and vendor processed parts
• Use precision measuring tools and equipment to control the production process within allowable tolerance
• Learn and follow in-house system for tracking and controlling parts throughout the production process
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized work area
• Adhere to all company policy, quality and safety standards
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• 5 or more years quality control experience, including first piece, final and first article inspections
• Experience with precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, plug gages and thread gages
• Able to analyze and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings
• Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), vision system and/or optical comparator experience preferred
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience
• Familiar with ISO procedures a plus
• Organized, responsible and self-driven
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings

Hamilton Connections is a full-service staffing agency. Benefits offered include medical insurance and sick pay.