Quality Inspector / Quality Technician

A.R. Mazzotta; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan

AAA Membership

Job summary

A.R. Mazzotta is seeking a hands-on Quality Inspector / Quality Technician to inspect processes and parts on the shop floor in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on interpreting drawings, GD&T, and using precision metrology tools to support machinists and production teams.

Ideal candidates have strong blueprint reading, metrology experience and a working knowledge of NCRs, CAPA and root-cause analysis. This contract-to-hire position offers comprehensive benefits for long-term assignments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills.
• Practical use of micrometers, calipers and gauges for dimensional inspection.
• Familiarity with NCRs, CAPA and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar QMS.
• Experience with routers, process documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, final and receiving inspections on the manufacturing floor.
• Interpret drawings, specs and GD&T; apply metrology tools.
• Support machinists and production with quality inquiries.
• Investigate nonconformances and participate in CAPA actions.
• Maintain NCRs, quality records and documentation.
• Contribute to process and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Metrology concepts

Inspection on shop floor

NCRs & CAPA

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering degree preferred

Associate degree or technical education accepted

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Gauges

Metrology tools

Job description

Quality Inspector / Quality Technician

Pay: $25+ per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Benefits: Benefits available to qualifying long-term temporary assignments, including Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, MyCTSavings Retirement Savings Plan and AAA Membership. Additional benefits and eligibility may vary by assignment.

A.R. Mazzotta is recruiting for a hands-on Quality Inspector / Quality Technician with strong manufacturing quality experience. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, working directly with machinists and production teams, and using their technical knowledge to identify problems and improve processes.

The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in blueprint reading, GD&T, dimensional inspection and metrology, along with the ability to investigate quality issues and work collaboratively toward practical solutions.

What You'll Do

• Perform in-process, final and receiving inspections in a manufacturing environment
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T
• Use precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges and related metrology tools
• Support machinists and production teams with day-to-day quality questions and inspection needs
• Investigate nonconformances and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Use problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa and similar tools
• Complete and maintain NCRs, CAPA documentation and quality records
• Work with routers, BOMs, work instructions and other process documentation
• Assist with process and quality improvement initiatives
• Apply knowledge of SPC, MSA, FMEA and process capability concepts such as Cp/Cpk
• Support supplier quality activities and incoming inspection
• Help maintain accurate inspection and process documentation
• Contribute to a quality-focused, organized and continuously improving manufacturing environment

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Hands-on quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills
• Practical experience with dimensional inspection and metrology equipment
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges and related measuring tools
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and the ability to work effectively with machinists and production personnel
• Experience with NCRs, CAPA and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or a similar quality management system
• Experience working with routers, process documentation and manufacturing records
• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Strong Plus

Experience with any of the following is highly valued:

• Aerospace manufacturing
• CNC machining environments
• CMM operation or programming
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• MRB and supplier corrective action
• Supplier quality
• SolidWorks or other CAD systems
• Calibration systems
• Internal quality audits
• Advanced process improvement and quality engineering practices

Education & Experience

A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Quality Engineering is a plus. An Associate degree, technical education or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience will also be considered.

The most important factor is practical experience. We're looking for someone who understands manufacturing, is technically curious, stays organized, and is comfortable getting onto the shop floor to work through quality issues with experienced production and machining teams.

This is a role with growth potential for someone who wants to expand their skills and take on greater responsibility within manufacturing quality.

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.