Quality Technician: Drive Precision & Process Improvement

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Vision Insurance

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses (Earn up to $125 for

each person you refer!)

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product quality across manufacturing processes. The role requires GD&T, blueprint reading, and performing First Article, in-process, and final inspections with precision tools.

You will support continuous improvement with production and engineering teams. You will use micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and optical comparators; maintain inspection records; and contribute to ISO quality practices.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality-related role preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering prints, drawings, and GD&T principles.
• Hands-on experience operating lathes, mills, grinders, and machining centers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with process development, process controls, and continuous improvement practices.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Experience with First Article, in-process, and final inspection processes.
• Understanding of ISO quality systems and internal auditing practices.
• Strong documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to troubleshoot quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Solid communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the company Quality System and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Serve as the customer’s advocate in all quality‑related decisions
• Perform First Article, In‑Process, and Final Inspections using drawings, specifications, sampling plans, and appropriate inspection methods
• Assist in determining best practices and optimized processes for manufacturing
• Initiate quality plans, procedures, and documentation for products as needed
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify inspection equipment when assigned
• Investigate and support corrective action plans to resolve quality issues
• Conduct ISO internal audits according to the audit schedule
• Use precision inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, surface testers, height gages, and CMM equipment
• Document inspection results through reports, logs, and digital records
• Operate CNC machinery when required to support production or inspection needs
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and management to ensure product quality and continuous improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

GD&T principles

Blueprint interpretation

First Article Inspection

SPC knowledge

Precision measurement tools

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

CMM equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product quality across manufacturing processes. The role requires GD&T, blueprint reading, and performing First Article, in-process, and final inspections with precision tools.

You will support continuous improvement with production and engineering teams. You will use micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and optical comparators; maintain inspection records; and contribute to ISO quality practices.