Quality Inspector – Articulating Arm / CMM

Surge Staffing; New Carlisle (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to work with a portable articulating measuring arm to inspect fabricated, machined, and welded parts.

The ideal candidate can read blueprints and GD&T, operate CMM equipment, and document inspection results while collaborating with production and engineering teams. Shift options include 1st and 2nd, with competitive pay up to $28/hr.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating a portable articulating measuring arm.
• Experience with portable CMM or 3D inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Technical training or certification in quality inspection, metrology, CMM operation, or GD&T is preferred.
• Previous quality inspector experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a portable articulating measuring arm for dimensional inspections.
• Inspect fabricated, machined, and welded components for accuracy and quality.
• Measure dimensions, angles, hole locations, profiles, flatness, parallelism, and other geometric features.
• Compare inspection results to blueprints, CAD models, customer requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and receiving inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• Create inspection reports, dimensional layouts, and first-article inspection reports.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or parts.
• Maintain calibration records for measuring equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area.

Skills

Articulating arm operation

Dimensional inspection

Reading blueprints/ drawings

GD&T knowledge

Measurement/math skills

Tools

Portable articulating measuring arm

Portable CMM

PolyWorks Inspector

PC-DMIS

Verisurf

CAM2

SpatialAnalyzer

Job description

Quality Inspector – Articulating Arm / CMM

Pay: $20–$28/hr, based on experience and interview
Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift
1st Shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday
2nd Shift: 3:00 PM–1:30 AM, Monday–Thursday

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector with hands-on experience using a portable articulating measuring arm to inspect fabricated, machined, and welded components. The ideal candidate will have experience with articulating measuring arms, CMM equipment, dimensional inspection, blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T. This position is responsible for ensuring parts meet customer and engineering specifications while working closely with production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a portable articulating measuring arm for dimensional inspections.
• Inspect fabricated, machined, and welded components for accuracy and quality.
• Measure dimensions, angles, hole locations, profiles, flatness, parallelism, and other geometric features.
• Compare inspection results to blueprints, CAD models, customer requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and receiving inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.
• Create inspection reports, dimensional layouts, and first-article inspection reports.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or parts.
• Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Work with welders, machinists, engineering, and production personnel to resolve dimensional and quality issues.
• Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain calibration records for measuring equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area.

Qualifications

• Previous Quality Inspector experience in a manufacturing, machining, welding, or metal fabrication environment.
• Hands-on experience operating a portable articulating measuring arm strongly preferred.
• Experience with portable CMM or 3D inspection equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience inspecting fabricated and welded assemblies preferred.
• Strong measurement, math, computer, and documentation skills.
• Technical training or certification in quality inspection, metrology, CMM operation, or GD&T is preferred.

Preferred Software & Equipment

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Portable articulating measuring arms
• Portable CMM equipment
• Laser scanning equipment
• PolyWorks Inspector
• PC-DMIS
• Verisurf
• CAM2
• SpatialAnalyzer
• Other 3D metrology or dimensional inspection software

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to safely position and operate portable measuring equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, welding operations, and moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to earn up to $28/hr
• Choice of 1st or 2nd shift
• Monday–Friday schedule on 1st shift
• Four-day workweek on 2nd shift
• Opportunity to work with advanced inspection and measurement equipment

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