Quality Inspector II / CMM Operator

Prototek Digital Manufacturing; Menomonie (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and short

Company paid life and long-term

9 paid Holidays annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4

Education reimbursement program

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Competitive pay scale

Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80

Job summary

Prototek Digital Manufacturing in Menomonie, Wisconsin, is seeking a Quality Inspector II or III to join a fast-paced team focused on precision parts that meet customer specifications.

You will perform First Article, in-process, and final inspections using CMM, hand tools, and optical comparators, and generate Certificates of Conformance while supporting FAI documentation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to operate CMM and troubleshoot measurement issues.
• Experience with inspection tools and print-driven inspections.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Inspect parts to print using CMM, hand tools, and optical comparators.
• Generate inspection reports and Certificates of Conformance.
• Support FAI documentation and customer certification requirements.
• Ensure flow to shipping and communicate status updates.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

ISO 9001 / AS9100 familiarity

Tools

CMM

PC-DMIS

Calypso

Keyence

Job description

JOB TITLE: Quality Inspector

PAY RANGE: $24 - $30 | SHIFT: 1st M-F, 8 am – 5 pm

SEE WHAT WE DO: https://youtu.be/kvuAbB4969E?si=MCg_01gD0C0BCG6-

QUICK SUMMARY: Join a fast-paced manufacturing team where quality is everything. We’re hiring a Quality Inspector II or III to support high-mix, low-volume manufacturing. This role ensures precision parts meet customer specifications through detailed inspections and accurate reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform First Article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Inspect parts to print using hand tools, CMM, and optical comparators.
• Generate inspection reports and Certificates of Conformance.
• Support FAI documentation and customer certification requirements.
• Route parts through secondary processes and ensure on-time flow to shipping.
• Communicate quality issues and status updates with internal teams.
• Follow ISO 9001 / AS9100 procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of quality inspection experience (manufacturing environment).
• Ability to operate CMM independently, modify existing programs and troubleshoot common measurement errors.
• PC-DMIS, Calypso, Keyence or similar inspection software experience.
• Blueprint reading and basic GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards.
• Familiarity working with metals (preferred).

WHAT PROTOTEK OFFERS:

• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
• Education reimbursement program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service

WORK AUTHORIZATION WORDING: Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements – Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.