SENIOR MECHANICAL INSPECTOR - 1ST SHIFT

Cedarburg, WI (Milwaukee metro) | Full-time, direct hire

Schedule: 1st Shift, approx. 7:00a-3:30p Monday-Friday (final schedule set at interview)

Pay: $30 - $38/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A family-owned precision machining and injection mold tooling manufacturer with a 65+ year history is adding a hands-on Senior Mechanical Inspector. You will inspect complex CNC-machined components on the shop floor and work directly with machinists to solve dimensional and manufacturing problems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Perform first-piece, in-process and final dimensional inspections of precision-machined components

- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T requirements

- Measure flatness, perpendicularity, parallelism, true position, profile and runout

- Use micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators, gauge blocks and other precision instruments

- Independently develop inspection setups and measurement techniques for complex components

- Work directly with machinists to troubleshoot dimensional and manufacturing issues

- Document nonconforming product and maintain accurate, traceable inspection records

- Support First Article Inspections, quality improvement and technical guidance for other inspectors

WHAT YOU NEED

- 5+ years in precision mechanical inspection (required)

- Experience inspecting complex CNC-machined components (required)

- Advanced drawing reading and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) (required)

- Proficiency with conventional precision measuring equipment and independent manual inspection setups (required)

- Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, fixtures and workholding (required)

- Preferred: technical training in inspection, machining or metrology; aerospace or high-precision parts; First Article Inspection experience or ASQ CQI

BENEFITS

- Weekly pay

- Overtime options

- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

- Full health coverage including dental and vision

- HSA with employer contributions

- Life and AD&D insurance

- PTO and paid holidays

- Gainsharing bonus program

- 401(k) with 3% company match

- Company-provided PPE, prescription safety glasses and safety-toe shoe reimbursement

- On-site employee recreation center (fitness, golf simulator, pickleball)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Primarily on the manufacturing shop floor in a clean, climate-controlled facility. ISO certified and ITAR registered.