Quality Control Inspector (Machine Shop)

Why Proto-1 Manufacturing?

Are you looking for a career—not just a job? At Proto-1 Manufacturing, we design and build custom equipment for the tube and pipe industry. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives the development of innovative products that help our customers gain a competitive advantage through custom tube deburring, end-forming, and cutoff machines.

We believe our employees are the key to our success. If you're a self-starter who enjoys collaborating with others and takes pride in delivering quality work, we'd like to hear from you. At Proto-1, we invest in our team members just as we invest in advanced technology, offering opportunities for growth, development, and long-term career success.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting, measuring, documenting, and maintaining quality records for manufactured and outsourced components. This role ensures all products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards.

Schedule: First Shift with Flexible Hours

Pay Range: $20-$28 per hour depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, document, and maintain quality records for manufactured parts, assemblies, and finished products.
• Verify product quality and compliance with specifications using blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and precision measuring equipment.
• Review and enforce quality standards for machined parts, assemblies, heat-treated components, and vendor-supplied materials.
• Perform inspections on in-process and completed fabricated or machined components and determine acceptance or rejection based on established criteria.
• Inspect parts before and after heat-treating processes and accurately document inspection results.
• Inspect incoming vendor-supplied products to ensure compliance with print specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Record rework activities in the ERP system and identify root causes when applicable.
• Provide inspection documentation and recommendations to Engineering and Machine Shop Leads for disposition of nonconforming parts.
• Follow up with department managers to verify corrective actions and dispositions have been completed.
• Track and analyze rework trends to identify recurring quality issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide inspection support for customer products used by the Proto-1 Development and Assembly teams as needed.
• Operate quality inspection equipment, including:
• Faro Arm
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Optical Comparator

Minimum Qualifications

• Quality control inspection experience preferred but not required. Willing to train in-house.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of calibration procedures and inspection documentation.
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment, including: Micrometers, Calipers, Various gauges, Angle blocks, Related inspection tools
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• High level of initiative and accountability.
• Flexible and willing to assist in multiple areas as business needs require.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience programming CMM, Faro Arm, and Optical Comparator software is preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: Starting: 80 hours, After 5 years: 120 hours, After 10 years: 140 hours, After 15 years: 160 hours
• 80 hours of paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (Co-Pay and HSA options available)
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Clean, bright work environment
• First-shift schedule with flexible hours
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Thanksgiving turkey from a local butcher
• Christmas ham from a local butcher

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Proto-1 Manufacturing team.

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person