Quality Inspector - Precise Metrology & First-Piece Focus

Sonnax Transmission Company; Rockingham (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sonnax Transmission Company is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Vermont-based team. You will inspect incoming and in-process products, ensure conformance to GD&T specifications, and record data using Sonnax systems.

The role emphasizes quality at the source and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of inspection experience, strong skills with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and a solid foundation in metrology and shop

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 3+ years of inspection experience.
• Associates degree in a technical field preferred.
• Strong measurement tool handling and interpretation of blueprints.
• Familiarity with GD&T and metrology is a plus.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection of incoming product at receipt inspection and during/after the manufacturing cycle including first piece, in process and final piece.
• Performs accurate, repeatable inspections for products supplied by Sonnax suppliers, Work in Progress (WIP) and Sonnax subcontractors made to approved specifications.
• Uses a working knowledge of GD&T to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Evaluates the use of appropriate measuring tools to meet the intent of the drawing and for planning overall inspections
• Understands the proper operation, use and handling of calibrated measurement equipment
• Uses Sonnax computer systems to record inspection data and to generate inspection reports when requested
• Follows departmental Standard Work and recommends improvements to the inspection process
• Interacts collaboratively with other departments - Quality, Engineering, Operations, Warehouse and Distribution - to support Quality at the Source and Continuous improvement
• Supports departmental operations and contributes to projects aligned with business and departmental goals which may include: recording Quality metrics (daily, weekly, monthly) and generating related reports, creating/maintaining inspection masters, inspecting NEW product and Manufacturing First Piece, supporting Quality investigations, supporting the Customer Feedback and return processes, and/or working on assignment in other areas of the company to support Quality at the Source
• Works on independent assignments that support professional growth

Skills

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

GD&T

Metrology

Shop mathematics

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Sonnax software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inspection software

Measurement equipment handling

Job description

Sonnax Transmission Company is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Vermont-based team. You will inspect incoming and in-process products, ensure conformance to GD&T specifications, and record data using Sonnax systems.

The role emphasizes quality at the source and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Quality. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of inspection experience, strong skills with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and a solid foundation in metrology and shop