Quality Inspector

We're hiring an experienced Quality Inspector to join an established precision machining and manufacturing operation in Laconia, NH. This is a hands-on quality inspection role focused on ensuring precision-manufactured components meet engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and customer requirements. You'll work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality personnel to inspect components throughout the production process, identify dimensional or quality issues, and help maintain high manufacturing standards.

We're looking for someone who is comfortable reading technical drawings, using precision inspection equipment, and working directly with machined components. Shift: 2nd Shift, 3pm-2am, Monday-Thursday Compensation: $25-28/hr Responsibilities: Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of precision-manufactured components.

Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and inspection requirements. Inspect components using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, air gauges, thread gauges, plug gauges, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) according to customer and internal quality requirements.

Verify dimensional accuracy and identify components that do not meet specifications. Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records within the company's Quality Management System (QMS). Work with manufacturing and engineering personnel to identify and document nonconforming material. Assist with the disposition and documentation of discrepant material.

Support calibration and maintenance activities for precision measuring equipment. Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with established quality procedures.

Requirements

Previous experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing or machine shop environment. Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and dimensional tolerances. Hands-on experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other inspection equipment. Understanding of dimensional inspection techniques and manufacturing quality requirements.

Ability to accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records. Strong attention to detail and ability to identify dimensional or manufacturing defects. Comfortable working with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns. Experience inspecting precision CNC-machined components. Familiarity with CMM inspection equipment.

Experience conducting First Article Inspections. Knowledge of GD&T principles. Familiarity with ISO-based Quality Management Systems and inspection documentation. Experience supporting quality audits and calibration procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off (PTO) Paid holidays