Quality Inspector - 4 Day Workweek / 4 Day Weekend Every Other

Chapco Incorporated; Deep River (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Employment

Competitive Pay

More Time for What Matters

Every Other Weekend = FOUR DAYS OFF!

Job summary

Chapco Incorporated is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure parts meet customer specifications, MIL-SPECs, and internal quality standards. You will conduct First Piece, in-process, and final inspections while aiding production and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, performing inspections with CMMs and precision tools, and documenting results. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to calibration requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school/associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, MIL-SPECs, and customer specifications.
• Experience with CMMs or willingness to learn; familiar with first article inspections.

Responsibilities

• Verify part requirements by reviewing blueprints, drawings, and MIL-SPECs.
• Perform first piece, in-process, and final inspections; communicate nonconformances.
• Prepare inspection reports, CoCs, and maintain electronic records.
• Support production and drive continuous improvement in inspection processes.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T symbols

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school/Associate degree in Manufacturing or Quality

Tools

CMM

Micrometers

Calipers

Inspection equipment

Job description

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Quality Inspector - 4 Day Workweek / 4 Day Weekend Every Other

Full Time 10 Deep River, CT, US

WORK 4 DAYS...

What You Get

• Full-Time Employment
• Competitive Pay
• More Time for What Matters
• Every Other Weekend = FOUR DAYS OFF!

Your Time Matters. Come Work Where Your Schedule Works for You.

Quality Inspector

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for working within the company's quality management system to ensure parts and products comply with customer specifications, engineering drawings, military specifications (MIL-SPEC), and internal quality requirements. This position performs first article, in-process, and final inspections while supporting production and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection

• Verify accuracy of part requirements by reviewing customer blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable MIL-SPEC requirements.
• Perform First Piece Inspections prior to production runs. Work with Engineering and Production personnel to communicate and resolve any nonconformances before production begins.
• Perform in-process inspections throughout the workday to verify product conformity.
• Perform final inspections prior to shipment to ensure compliance with customer and company quality requirements.
• Operate or assist with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspections and interpret CMM inspection reports, as required.
• Use calibrated measuring and inspection equipment, including micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and other precision measuring instruments.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), inspection reports, and other quality documentation as required.
• Complete inspection paperwork accurately and maintain electronic inspection records by scanning and uploading documentation to the company network.
• Document inspection results in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.

Production Support

• Support production by working closely with operators and supervisors to address quality concerns.
• Identify training opportunities and recommend improvements to inspection methods, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure all inspection equipment and gages remain within calibration requirements and notify the supervisor when calibration or repairs are needed.

Nonconforming Material and Corrective Actions

• Assist with the identification, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming material following company procedures.
• Support investigations into internal and customer quality issues by assisting with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Help ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and military quality requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or associate degree in Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T symbols, customer specifications, and military specifications (MIL-SPEC) preferred.
• Experience operating or working with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and quality documentation is preferred.
• Competent in the use of precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, depth micrometers, indicators, height gages, and other inspection tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, engineers, and customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.