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Quality Control Inspector – Manufacturing
Express Employment Professionals – Southeast Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Swing Shift
Location: Phoenix Metro Area
About the Opportunity
Express Employment Professionals in Southeast Phoenix is recruiting an experienced Quality Control Inspector for a local manufacturing company.
We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in accuracy, understands precision measurement, and enjoys working in a hands-on production environment. The ideal candidate has experience inspecting manufactured parts, interpreting technical drawings, and using specialized measuring equipment to ensure products meet quality expectations.
This position plays an important role in maintaining product quality, identifying potential defects, and working with production teams to improve manufacturing processes.
What You'll Be Doing
Quality Inspection & Precision Measurement
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Inspect manufactured parts and finished products throughout various stages of production.
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Perform initial, in-process, and final inspections to verify product quality and dimensional accuracy.
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Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
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Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to evaluate product measurements.
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Operate and troubleshoot Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to perform detailed dimensional inspections.
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Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, and other inspection tools.
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Verify that measuring equipment is functioning properly and assist with routine calibration checks.
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Identify dimensional inconsistencies, surface defects, and other quality concerns.
Quality Documentation & Reporting
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Accurately record inspection results and maintain organized quality records.
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Document products that do not meet established specifications and communicate findings to the appropriate team members.
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Assist with first article inspection documentation and other required quality reports.
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Track inspection results and identify recurring quality issues.
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Maintain accurate records using electronic quality systems and internal reporting tools.
Production Support & Continuous Improvement
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Work closely with production employees and supervisors to address quality concerns.
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Assist with investigating defects and identifying potential causes of product issues.
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Support corrective actions and improvements to manufacturing processes.
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Help ensure inspection procedures and quality standards are consistently followed.
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Participate in quality reviews, audits, and process improvement activities.
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Communicate inspection findings clearly and promptly to minimize production delays.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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2–4 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
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Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and dimensional specifications.
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Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
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Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
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Experience with precision measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, gauges, and comparators.
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Understanding of manufacturing quality standards and inspection procedures.
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Ability to identify defects, document findings, and communicate quality concerns.
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Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating with production teams.
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Availability to work a swing shift schedule, including occasional overtime as needed.
Additional Experience That Would Be a Plus
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Experience with Zeiss CMM equipment and CALYPSO measurement software.
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Background inspecting plastic, molded, or precision-manufactured components.
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Technical training or certification in quality inspection, manufacturing, or a related field.
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Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management standards.
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Knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), or other quality improvement methods.
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Experience with first article inspection reports and corrective action processes.
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Experience using electronic quality tracking or manufacturing management systems.
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Previous involvement with internal or customer quality audits.
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American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
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Active manufacturing and production environment.
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Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
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Frequent use of precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.
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Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
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Good visual attention to detail for inspecting small features and tight tolerances.
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Exposure to typical manufacturing noise, equipment, and production materials.
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Ability to perform detailed inspection tasks requiring steady hand coordination and accuracy.
Interested? Let's Connect!
If you have experience in manufacturing quality inspection, enjoy working with precision measurement equipment, and take pride in producing accurate results, we'd like to hear from you!
Apply today or contact our Southeast Phoenix office to learn more about this opportunity.
Express Employment Professionals – Southeast Phoenix
4501 E. Thomas Road, Suite 106
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: 602-955-9955
Email: Jobs.PhoenixSEAZ@ExpressPros.com
#3069SE
Phoenix Southeast, AZ
3069
4501 E. Thomas Road
#106
Phoenix, AZ 85018
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