Mechanical Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Location: Watertown, MA

Job Type: Direct Hire | Onsite

Pay Range: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits: Bonus Program, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Profit-Sharing Plan, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

Job Summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established company in the precision manufacturing industry to help them hire a Quality Inspector.

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented quality professional to support inspection activities in a high-volume, precision manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for performing first article, in-process, and final inspections while ensuring products consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on setting and possesses strong measurement and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first article inspections and accurately document inspection results.

• Conduct daily in-process quality inspections using established sampling procedures.

• Complete final inspections to verify product conformance prior to shipment.

• Measure components against engineering drawings and specifications using precision measuring equipment.

• Identify, document, and communicate quality discrepancies to production personnel and quality leadership.

• Inspect and screen parts under magnification as required.

• Maintain accurate manual and electronic quality records.

• Ensure inspection equipment and measurement tools remain properly maintained and calibrated.

Qualifications and Must-Haves

• 1–5 years of quality inspection experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments including micrometers, indicators, gauges, and related inspection tools.

• Experience establishing accurate and repeatable measurement methods.

• Ability to operate measuring microscopes and optical comparators.

• Experience with CMMs and vision measurement systems preferred; training may be available.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with production and quality teams.

• Ability to perform repetitive inspection tasks while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive Bonus Program

• Well-Funded Health Insurance Plan

• Dental Insurance

• Profit-Sharing Program

• Modern, Clean, Climate-Controlled Work Environment

• Stable Long-Term Career Opportunity

• Supportive Team Environment with a Strong Culture of Respect and Collaboration

Pay Details: $25.00 to $36.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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