Quality Inspector – CMM/GD&T in Metal Manufacturing (OT)

Summit Staffing, Inc; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance through Blue Cross/蓝

401(k) program

Paid time off

Paid major holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Summit Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support a metal machining and fabrication operation in Aurora, IL. The role focuses on dimensional and visual inspections of machined, welded, and fabricated metal components to ensure conformance with drawings, customer specifications, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge, experience with precision measuring equipment, and the ability to perform inspections using CMM systems or

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality inspection experience in metal manufacturing, machining, welding, or fabrication.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience operating CMM equipment or portable measurement systems.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques and manufacturing quality standards.
• Experience inspecting steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, or similar metal components.
• Ability to interpret measurement results, explain inspection findings, and communicate with engineering and production personnel.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekdays and weekends, as production needs require.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of machined and fabricated metal components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tolerances, and GD&T specifications.
• Operate CMM equipment and/or portable measurement systems to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Use precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Perform dimensional inspections of steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, and other metal components.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for conformance to customer specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or finished products.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams to investigate and resolve quality concerns.
• Interpret inspection results and communicate technical findings to support manufacturing decisions.
• Assist with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support quality inspection activities across both custom and production manufacturing operations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Precision measuring

CMM systems

Portable measurement

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Overtime willingness

Valid driver's license

Tools

CMM equipment

Portable measurement systems

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

FARO arms

Romer portable CMM arms

Keyence measurement systems

Laser scanning equipment

Job description

Summit Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support a metal machining and fabrication operation in Aurora, IL. The role focuses on dimensional and visual inspections of machined, welded, and fabricated metal components to ensure conformance with drawings, customer specifications, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge, experience with precision measuring equipment, and the ability to perform inspections using CMM systems or