Quality Inspector – First Piece & In-Process Specialist

RH Sheppard; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RH Sheppard is seeking a Quality Control Technician to validate first piece, restart, and in-process inspections to ensure product conformance on the production floor. You will document data per QCI and keep gauges calibrated, contributing to efficient production and quality control.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work with multiple measurement tools. On-site opportunities and steady day shift support production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of related work experience in manufacturing setting.
• Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and geometric tolerancing or willingness to learn within first month.
• Flexibility required; cross-training is a must in this role.

Responsibilities

• Inspect first piece and restart parts using blueprints and QCI documents; decide to run the job based on inspection results.
• Communicate defects or unusual conditions to machine operator or supervisor for investigation or corrective action.
• Document first piece inspection results on the provided routing/print forms.
• Conduct defined in-process and shift-based inspections per control plan requirements.
• Cover at least two machining operation areas (e.g., pistons and inputs or rotaries and sectors).
• Record inspection results using QCI documentation and escalate nonconformances.
• Support red tag process by tagging and segregating suspect product pending disposition.
• Perform CMM calibration at shift start and after changes.
• Use hand tools, air gauging, CMMs, RAM Optical devices as per control plans.
• Participate in MSA and capability studies as directed.
• Complete run charts, control charts as required by the control plan.
• Be trained on all inspection methods and measurement tools specified in the control plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

RH Sheppard is seeking a Quality Control Technician to validate first piece, restart, and in-process inspections to ensure product conformance on the production floor. You will document data per QCI and keep gauges calibrated, contributing to efficient production and quality control.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work with multiple measurement tools. On-site opportunities and steady day shift support production goals.