Quality Inspector - Machine Shop

Amphenol Corp; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and prescription)

401(k) match

Paid holidays and PTO

Life insurance

Gym/tuition reimbursements

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a Grand Rapids-based leader in high-reliability electronic systems. The Quality Inspector ensures machined components meet customer, engineering, and quality system requirements through dimensional and visual inspections.

You will collaborate with engineering and production leadership to drive continuous improvement, document results, apply GD&T, and maintain calibration and quality records on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and manufacturing workflows.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical Prints and GD&T.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Solid communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, NCR processes, and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections per prints and customer requirements.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and gauges to verify dimensions.
• Apply GD&T to inspect position, runout, perpendicularity, and flatness.
• Read and interpret prints, blueprints, work instructions, and revision-controlled documents.
• Document inspection results in the quality management system, ERP, or inspection reports.
• Create and manage NCRs and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Verify that measurement tools are calibrated and report damaged or out-of-tolerance instruments.
• Collaborate with machinists, production operators, engineers, and supervisors to address issues.
• Maintain quality records and support audits.
• Keep inspection area clean, safe, and organized.
• Any other task assigned by manager

Skills

Measurement tools

GD&T

Print interpretation

Team collaboration

Quality systems

Attention to detail

Machining knowledge

Job description

Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that machined components meet all customer, engineering, and quality system requirements. This role performs dimensional and visual inspections, interprets Customer Prints, documents results, and works closely with engineering and production leadership to maintain consistent product quality. The Quality Inspector supports continuous improvement and helps maintain a strong culture of precision and accuracy on the shop floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on raw materials, machined parts, and assemblies according to Prints, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators, and thread/pin gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Apply GD&T principles to inspect geometric features such as position, runout, perpendicularity, and flatness.
• Read and interpret Customer Prints, blueprints, work instructions, and revision-controlled documents.
• Accurately document inspection results in the quality management system, ERP, or inspection reports.
• Create and manage nonconformance reports (NCRs) and support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Verify that all measurement tools are properly calibrated and report any damaged or out-of-tolerance instruments.
• Collaborate with machinists, production operators, engineers, and supervisors to ensure quality issues are identified early and addressed promptly.
• Maintain quality records, adhere to ISO/AS quality standards (as applicable), and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized inspection area.
• Any other task assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and manufacturing workflows.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical Prints and GD&T.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Solid communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, NCR processes, and documentation practices.

About our Company

Amphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company's industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.

Benefits We Offer

At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:

UNITED STATES

• Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
• Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous 401(k) match
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Company-Paid Short Term Disability

CANADA

• Full benefits package
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
• Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
• Pension plan
• Paid parental leave

Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.