Weekend Night-Shift Quality Inspector — Precision & Impact

VulcanForms Inc.; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

VulcanForms is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our fast-paced, 24/7/365 quality team dedicated to delivering high-precision metal additive parts. You will perform FAI and routine inspections, verify conformance to drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement and safety.

You will use CMMs, PCMMs, vision systems, and other advanced equipment, collaborating with operations to meet production needs and resolve 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.
• 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.

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 principles

FAI

TMV

AQL sampling

Dimensional inspection

Visual inspection

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting inspection equipment

Strong communication

Startup adaptability

Tools

CMMs

PCMMs

Vision systems

Profilometers

Blue light scanners

Job description

VulcanForms is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our fast-paced, 24/7/365 quality team dedicated to delivering high-precision metal additive parts. You will perform FAI and routine inspections, verify conformance to drawings, and contribute to continuous improvement and safety.

You will use CMMs, PCMMs, vision systems, and other advanced equipment, collaborating with operations to meet production needs and resolve nonconformances.