Mechanical Inspector

Job Title: Mechanical Inspector

Location: Calumet Armature - Riverdale, Illinois

Job Summary Calumet Armature is seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Mechanical Inspector to inspect manufactured parts and components to ensure they meet engineering drawings, specifications, and established quality standards.

The Mechanical Inspector will use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools to verify dimensions, tolerances, fit, and overall workmanship. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reading mechanical drawings and blueprints and have strong attention to detail.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical parts and components to ensure they match engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring instruments to verify part dimensions.
• Measure inside and outside dimensions, lengths, widths, depths, diameters, and other required measurements.
• Verify parts are manufactured within specified tolerances.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify defective, damaged, or out-of-specification parts and clearly document findings.
• Compare completed parts against drawings and inspection criteria.
• Communicate quality issues and discrepancies to supervisors, production employees, and other appropriate personnel.
• Assist production personnel in identifying and correcting dimensional or workmanship issues.
• Complete inspection reports, quality records, and other required documentation accurately.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection results and nonconforming material.
• Verify that measuring and inspection equipment is properly maintained and used correctly.
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Assist with final inspections prior to shipment when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Min

USD $25.00/Hr.

Max

USD $30.00/Hr.

Job Locations

US-IL-Riverdale

Company Overview IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disabilty and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal and Pet Insurance Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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