Lead Quality Inspector
New Kensington, PA
Hours / Week: 40
Work Hours: 1st Shift
$24 to $30/hr
Overtime Available
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We are searching for a Full Time, Direct Hire Lead Quality Inspector for our customer in New Kensington to leverage your technical skills in CMM operations and quality control to mentor staff, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
Description:
Lead the quality inspection team
What you'll do:
- Lead and mentor the inspection team, assigning tasks and providing training on quality procedures
- Operate and program manual and CNC CMM machines to perform precise measurements and inspections
- Read and interpret engineered drawings, blueprints, and specifications to verify part conformance
- Use advanced inspection tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, gauges, and CMM software) for detailed analysis
- Conduct first-article inspections, in-process checks, and final quality audits
- Identify and document non-conformances, collaborating with production teams on corrective actions
Education: No formal education required.
Experience: 36 months
Minimum 3-5 years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment, with proven expertise in manual and CNC CMM operations, Strong leadership abilities, with experience supervising or mentoring teams, Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for high-precision quality work, Proficiency reading blueprints and using metrology software (e.g., PC-DMIS), High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Inspector) preferredRelated Experience: quality inspection, quality Lead
SOC Code: 51-9061.00
Category: Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Post Date: 2026-07-01
Post Expires: 2026-07-31
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