Quality Inspector: Precision, GD&T & CMM Skills

5th Axis Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Company-paid medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Team events

Job summary

5th Axis is actively seeking a Quality Inspector to protect the quality of incoming materials, work-in-process components, and finished products through dimensional inspection and clear documentation. You’ll perform receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections based on demonstrated capabilities.

Candidates with varying levels of experience are considered; internal placement will be based on documented inspection skills and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical education is a plus.
• Experience in quality inspection, precision manufacturing, machining, or a related technical field.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of GD&T; experience inspecting tight tolerances is strongly preferred.
• Experience using precision-measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, and bore gauges.
• Experience performing receiving, first-article, in-process, or final inspections.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• The ability to focus on precision work while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach to identifying and resolving quality concerns.
• Experience running CMM inspection programs is a plus; PC-DMIS experience is preferred.
• Machining experience is preferred but not required.
• Trigonometry knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with Epicor or another ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Inspect raw materials, work-in-process components, and finished products against applicable requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, travelers, routers, work instructions, and inspection documentation.
• Apply GD&T principles when inspecting precision-machined components.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, bore gauges, and other standard inspection equipment.
• Run existing CMM inspection programs when qualified; PC-DMIS experience is a plus.
• Accurately record inspection results and maintain traveler and router documentation.
• Identify, document, and support the disposition of nonconforming materials or components.
• Create or assist with inspection documents and instructions for the production floor.
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly and respectfully.
• Work closely with Quality, Production, Machining, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain organized and accurate quality records.
• Follow established safety, quality, and inspection procedures.
• Support multiple inspection priorities in a fast-moving precision-manufacturing environment.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM programs

PC-DMIS

Communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical education

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Bore gauges

Gauges

Job description

5th Axis is actively seeking a Quality Inspector to protect the quality of incoming materials, work-in-process components, and finished products through dimensional inspection and clear documentation. You’ll perform receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections based on demonstrated capabilities.

Candidates with varying levels of experience are considered; internal placement will be based on documented inspection skills and ability to work independently.