Tooling Inspector - 1st Shift

Colonial Group; Dyer (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Sick time

Annual bonus

401k plan

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Tooling Inspector to focus on tooling inspection and inventory control, influencing forging downtime and part quality. The role requires performing visual and dimensional inspections per engineering drawings and standards, reporting results to management, and coordinating with manufacturing and leadership.

The ideal candidate will have GD&T knowledge, proficiency in inspection tools and Excel, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Inspect tooling, visual and dimensional inspections to drawings and specs.
• Report inspection accept / reject to management.
• Plan and implement technical meetings to drive improvements.
• Comply with APP safety rules, policies and code of conduct.
• Assist in NADCAP and AS 9100 audits as required.
• Maintain records of results in coordination with management.
• Operate in a drug-free workplace.
• Coordinate projects between management and workers.
• Utilize IFS reports to check job card information.

Responsibilities

• Perform tooling inspections on parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies to ensure conformance with drawings and standards.
• Maintain inspection records and communicate results to leadership.
• Support manufacturing staff with project milestones, reviews, corrective actions, and cross‑department tasks.

Skills

Team development

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T knowledge

Inspection tools

Tools

Micrometers

Radius gauges

Calipers

Job description

Job Summary:

The Tooling Inspector will focus upon tooling inspection. This role will facilitate tooling inspection inventory and aid in influencing forging downtime and forging part quality.

Job Requirements:

• The Tooling Inspector shall perform tooling, visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and / or sub-assemblies. Parts will be inspected to engineering drawings, industry standards, and specifications. The inspector will be required to report inspection accept / reject information directly to management.
• Facilitates work activities of inspection
• Takes strong ownership of work in progress and communicates with co-workers, Leadership, and Management
• Maintain record of results in coordination with management.
• Assist, as needed, manufacturing staff by providing administrative support performing tasks related to Project Milestones, Project Reviews, Corrective Actions, and assist other departments
• Maintain a working knowledge of Company policies and procedures
• Plan and implement technical meetings to drive improvement initiatives to support the Key Results
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record
• Comply with all APP safety rules, company policies, and to include code of conduct
• Assist in Customer, Internal, NADCAP, and AS 9100 audits as required
• Demonstrates a firm commitment to achieving APP’s Key Results
• Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace
• Utilizes IFS reports to check job card information, and quantity accuracy.
• Coordinates projects between management and workers.
• Perform any other duties not mentioned above when instructed to do so by the department manager.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong team development and organizational skills, detail-oriented, and exceptional follow-through.
• Must be able to listen and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. This includes communication with management and employees.
• Must have knowledge of chart and graph generation and interpretation

• Knowledge of production process and workflow process

• Must have the ability to assist others.

• Ability to function in a collaborative environment.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) or equivalent standard. Must have the ability to read / interpret engineering drawings. The Tooling Inspector must have experience using various mechanical inspection tools, such as micrometers, radius gauges and calipers.
• Ability to listen to project needs and requirements and effectively translate them into technical as well as functional requirements.
• Highly proficient in Excel, blueprint interpretation, and model-based definition

Why work for APP?

• Medical, Dental, Vision – Generous company contribution, low cost to employee
• Life insurance – 100% company paid - covers employee, spouse and dependent children
• Generous Vacation Time
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Holiday Shut Down (Christmas thru New Year’s)
• Sick Time
• Annual Bonus (based on company meeting Key Results)
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%)
• ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation:

$20.00 - $21.00 an hour. This is the lowest to highest hourly rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.