Quality Inspector — Casting & Process Excellence

Palmer Foundry; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Foundry is hiring two Quality Inspectors to provide hands-on quality support across our plant, driving daily monitoring of key operations with urgency. You will implement vital quality and process documentation to ensure full compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 management systems.

This role requires shop-floor presence, root cause analysis, and the use of precision measuring tools to inspect castings and report findings to the Quality Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 - 3 years of quality control experience, ideally in metal casting, die-casting, or machining environments.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Proficiency with gauges and measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and CMM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible presence on the shop floor.
• Provide daily analysis and monitoring support of key production processes, including chemistry of metal, sand testing, scrap, and radiographic film interpretation.
• Audit process documentation in line with customer and regulatory standards.
• Assist with Return Material Authorizations.
• Support the Quality Supervisor in daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring of manufacturing processes.
• Report observations, nonconformances, and potential conflicts to the Quality Supervisor.
• Develop and implement Quality and Process documentation.
• Maintain meticulous records of inspections, test data, and material certifications.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Initiative

Innovation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM

Go/no-go gauges

Job description

Palmer Foundry is hiring two Quality Inspectors to provide hands-on quality support across our plant, driving daily monitoring of key operations with urgency. You will implement vital quality and process documentation to ensure full compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 management systems.

This role requires shop-floor presence, root cause analysis, and the use of precision measuring tools to inspect castings and report findings to the Quality Supervisor.