Senior QC Inspector — Precision & GD&T Expert

5th Axis Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

5th Axis in the United States is seeking a QC Inspector III to join our team of precision manufacturing experts. You will perform first article, in-process, receiving, and final inspections, interpret drawings, and verify parts meet tight tolerances using GD&T.

You will work with machinists, programmers, engineers, and production leadership to maintain inspection records, run CMM programs, and support continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a QC Inspector in manufacturing.
• Strong GD&T proficiency with tight-tolerance machining.
• Experience using standard QC inspection equipment.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, final, and receiving inspections.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Utilize precision inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gages, and bore gages.
• Verify parts meet tight tolerance and quality requirements.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation for the shop floor.
• Document and disposition non-conformance tags.
• Maintain accurate traveler and router documentation.
• Support production and manufacturing teams with inspection-related activities.
• Adhere to all company safety standards and quality procedures.
• Communicate professionally across departments.
• Support continuous improvement in Quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

GD&T proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

QC inspection equipment

Job description

5th Axis in the United States is seeking a QC Inspector III to join our team of precision manufacturing experts. You will perform first article, in-process, receiving, and final inspections, interpret drawings, and verify parts meet tight tolerances using GD&T.

You will work with machinists, programmers, engineers, and production leadership to maintain inspection records, run CMM programs, and support continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality standards.