Overview
Senior Quality Inspector — Prototype & Short-Run Machine Shop Jobs in Fairfield, NJ at National Precision Tool Co Inc
Position overview
We are a high-quality prototype and short-run machine shop seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Inspector. This is a hands-on manufacturing role for someone who understands how precision parts are made, measured, and verified—not a laboratory-based inspection position.
The successful candidate will inspect complex machined parts and assemblies, complete first-article documentation, identify nonconforming conditions, and work directly with machinists and production personnel to resolve quality issues.
Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, first-article, and final inspections of complex machined parts and assemblies.
- Read, interpret, and apply complex blueprints, sketches, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), written specifications, and verbal instructions.
- Use standard and advanced inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, optical comparators, CMMs, and other metrology tools.
- Complete first article inspection reports and maintain accurate inspection documentation.
- Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material or parts.
- Collaborate with machinists, supervisors, and other team members to identify probable causes of defects and support corrective actions.
- Make sound accept/reject decisions in accordance with drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Apply shop math, including geometry and trigonometry, to inspection and measurement activities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area and properly handle inspection equipment.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a machine shop, precision manufacturing, CNC machining, or similar mechanical manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency performing mechanical inspections of close-tolerance parts.
- Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
- Experience using a range of manual inspection tools, gauges, optical comparator equipment, and CMMs.
- Thorough understanding of machine-shop and assembly operations.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and reliable documentation practices.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements is preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive pay based on relevant experience
- Stable first-shift schedule with no weekend requirement stated
Pay: $25.00 – $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient in mechanically inspecting machined parts? Please describe your experience.
- Which inspection tools and equipment are you proficient with—for example, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs, and thread gauges?
- What experience do you have with first-article inspection reports and nonconformance documentation?
- Do you have experience interpreting GD&T and complex machining drawings?
Ability to Commute:
- Fairfield, NJ 07004 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Senior Quality Inspector — Prototype & Short-Run Machine Shop
Company: National Precision Tool Co Inc
Location: Fairfield, NJ
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