Quality Inspector III

Cadrex Acquires D&R Machine Company; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) investment plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Inspector III in Indiana, Pennsylvania to support manufacturing processes by ensuring product quality through inspections. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on inspection experience, thorough understanding of GD&T, and strong Microsoft skills. Responsibilities include using measurement tools, documenting inspection results, and addressing quality issues. The position offers health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inspection experience in an AS9100, CNC machining environment.
• Thorough understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using measurement devices like calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections using measuring devices to ensure product quality.
• Document inspection results and manage non-conforming products.
• Collaborate with the team to address quality issues and improve processes.

Skills

Hands-on inspection experience

Understanding of GD&T

Skills in Microsoft Suite

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in related field preferred

Tools

PC-DMIS

SolidWorks

Job 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 Coordinate Measuring Machines, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators and hardness testers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and solid models.
• Visual inspection of product according to customer requirements.
• Perform first piece, in-process and final inspection.
• 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.
• Assist with calibration of measuring equipment.
• Collaborate with the team for corrective action in reaction to customer complaints, vendor issues, and internal process failures.
• 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.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 or more years of hands‑on inspection experience in an AS9100, CNC machining environment.
• Thorough understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with PC‑DMIS and Solidworks a plus.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Suite.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma.
• Associate degree in related field preferred.

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M‑F

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’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing.

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.

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in‑house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights‑out manufacturing capabilities for mid‑to‑high‑volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

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.