Quality Inspectors 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift at MICROBEST INC – Waterbury, Connecticut

• The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing in-process inspections across all production areas — both upstairs and downstairs — to ensure product quality standards are consistently met. This role involves verifying work-in-process parts, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, and supporting production teams by identifying and resolving quality issues in real time.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Quality inspections across assigned production cells upstairs and downstairs during shift.
• Inspect in-process parts for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall conformance to specifications.
• Use measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, and other precision instruments.
• Record inspection results in quality systems, including documentation of any non-conformances.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to machine operators, supervisors, and Quality leadership.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for identified quality concerns.
• Ensure adherence to company and industry quality standards, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Maintain inspection tools and equipment in good working conditions.
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding recurring issues or trends observed during inspections.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the plant.
• Willing and able to perform a wide range of quality and inspection tasks as assigned to support production needs across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in quality or manufacturing preferred.2+ years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment (CNC machining experience strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and work instructions.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and manage time efficiently while covering multiple production areas.
• Flexible to work assigned shift and overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while moving between upstairs and downstairs production areas. This is not a desk position.
• Frequent lifting and moving of parts and inspection equipment (up to 25 lbs).
• Manual dexterity to handle small precision components and instruments. EOE.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off