Quality Inspector III

Cadrex Acquires D&R Machine Company; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) plan

Safety eyewear reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Inspector III to support manufacturing practices. The role includes using various measuring devices, inspecting products, and documenting results. Candidates should have 5+ years in metal fabrication and a high school diploma; an Associate degree is preferred. The position demands teamwork and collaboration to enhance quality standards. Key benefits include health coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. This is an onsite role based in Agawam, Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in a metal fabrication environment preferred.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products according to customer requirements.
• Document inspection results and generate reports.
• Train and lead Level I and II inspectors.

Skills

Use measuring devices

Read and interpret blueprints

Visual inspection

Documentation skills

Collaboration

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measurement equipment

Job description

Description

Overview

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Inspector III to directly support site manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies with the goal of consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, surface plate, and height gage
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Visual inspection of product according to customer requirements
• Inspect and or test in‑process product as well as finished product
• Document inspection results by completing required reports/logs
• Identify and quarantine all non‑conforming product
• Generate and summarize non‑conforming reports for discrepant products
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and identify and address issues with equipment that may need repair
• Inspect and approve incoming materials where and when needed by confirming they meet specifications
• Attend department meetings as required
• Inspect and release products for shipping by ensuring proper documentation or certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements
• Learn and assist with dimensional verification of PPAP and 1st article parts
• Create internal Control Plans in accordance with customer and Advanced Laser requirements
• Operate FARO & Micro‑Vu measurement equipment
• Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation and development of manufacturing related documentation and providing proper measuring techniques
• Assist with calibration procedures and provide calibration of measuring equipment as outlined by Advanced Laser procedures and ISO Standard
• Collaborate with the team for corrective action in reaction to customer complaints, vendor issues, and internal process failures
• Ability to successfully work on a team to resolve issues with manufacturing personnel
• Operate FARO & Micro‑Vu measurement equipment efficiently
• Participate in internal process audits including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification
• Complete PPAP and 1st article documentation development and processing
• Lead and train Level I and II inspectors as needed to increase performance
• Train, identify, and implement lean processes and project improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Understand industry safety standards and quality expectations
• 5 or more years working in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS with hands on inspection preferred
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs
• Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e‑mail software and the use of the internet

Education

• High school diploma
• Associate degree in related field preferred

Location

• Onsite

Schedule

• M‑F

Total Compensation Includes

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer‑paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full‑time employees

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.