Quality Inspector - Weekend Day Shift

VulcanForms Inc.; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Shift differential

Job summary

VulcanForms Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Quality Inspector to help ensure every product meets the highest standards of precision, safety, and reliability in metal additive manufacturing. You will apply inspection methods, quality systems, and problem-solving to safeguard customer trust and drive continuous improvement.

The shift is Friday through Sunday with selected Thursdays 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. You will work with CMMs, vision systems, and other tools, collaborating with operations to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing part inspections with strong drawing interpretation.
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI), Test Method Validation (TMV), and developing inspection methods.
• Proficiency in AQL sampling techniques.
• Experience with medical device, aerospace, or defense manufacturing required.
• Hands-on experience with advanced inspection equipment and software, including CMMs, PCMMs, vision systems, profilometers, and blue light scanners (e.g., Zeiss, Faro, Keyence).

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and routine part inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
• Verify that materials, equipment, processes, and products comply with quality specifications.
• Develop and validate inspection and test methods; assist in creating SOPs and inspection protocols.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on product quality metrics.
• Support compliance with customer, internal, industry (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485), and regulatory requirements through audits and gap analysis.
• Assist in developing and implementing process controls, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
• Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues.
• Inspect manufactured parts, issuing non-conformance reports, and facilitating MRB hardware disposition and corrective action tasks.
• Work independently and manage daily priorities with minimal supervision.
• Communicate and collaborate with operations personnel to ensure production needs are met.
• Initiate and communicate identified nonconformances.

Skills

GD&T

FAI/TMV methods

AQL sampling

CMMs/vision systems

Root cause analysis

Inspection planning

Tools

Zeiss

Faro

Keyence

Profilometers

Job description

Job Purpose

As a Quality Inspector at VulcanForms you will work in a diversified role within our Quality Inspection team dedicated to ensuring every product we deliver meets the highest standards of precision, safety, and reliability. By applying expertise in inspection methods, quality systems, and problem-solving, this role safeguards our customers’ trust, drives continuous improvement, and helps advance innovation in metal additive manufacturing. VulcanForms is a 24/7/365 operation.

The hours for this shift are Friday - Sunday and e/o Thursday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and routine part inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other gauges.
• Verify that materials, equipment, processes, and productscomply withquality specifications.
• Develop andvalidateinspection and test methods;assistin creating SOPs and inspection protocols.
• Monitor,analyze, and report onproduct qualitymetrics.
• Support compliance with customer, internal, industry (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485), and regulatory requirements through audits and gap analysis.
• Assist in developing and implementing process controls, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that workflows, processes, and productscomply withsafety regulations.
• Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues.
• Inspectmanufactured parts, issuing non-conformance reports, and facilitating MRB hardware disposition and corrective action tasks.
• Work independently and manage daily priorities with minimal supervision.
• Communicate and collaborate with operations personnel to ensure production needs are met.
• Initiate and communicate identified nonconformances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing part inspections with strong drawing interpretation skills.
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI), Test Method Validation (TMV), and developing inspection methods.
• Proficiency in AQL sampling techniques.
• Skilled in performing dimensional and visual inspections.
• Experience with root cause analysis, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in medical device, aerospace, or defense manufacturing required.
• Hands-on experience with advanced inspection equipment and software, including CMMs, PCMMs, vision systems, profilometers, and blue light scanners (e.g., Zeiss, Faro, Keyence).
• Ability to troubleshoot issues encountered with inspection equipment.
• Verify that materials, equipment, processes, and productscomply withquality specifications.
• Self-motivated, hands-on team player with excellent communication skills, adaptable to fast-paced startup environments and excited by new challenges in metal additive manufacturing.

_VulcanFormsoffers a competitive salary and equitypackage.Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.In addition,VulcanFormsprovides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with companymatch. The hourly pay range for this position varies by level; final level and compensation will be determined _based on a candidate’s experience.

The hourly pay range for this position is $23 - $38 per hour. This role shall also include a pay differential of 5% on any applicable shift not included in the standard base-pay shifts.