Quality Inspector - Second Shift - $2 Shift Differential

Quality Inspector - Second Shift

Salary Range $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Second Shift

Category: Manufacturing

Position Summary

Valley Steel Stamp is hiring a Quality Inspector for second shift to inspect precision-machined components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process. This role is responsible for verifying parts against drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements using precision measuring equipment and inspection systems. The Quality Inspector supports production by identifying nonconforming material, documenting inspection results accurately, and helping ensure that customer requirements and VSS quality standards are consistently met.

This position requires successful completion of initial first-shift training for approximately one month before transitioning to the regular second-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections of products throughout the manufacturing process to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, comparators, and other applicable quality control tools to verify part dimensions and features.
• Operate or assist with vision inspection systems, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), and other inspection equipment as trained and assigned.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, work orders, inspection plans, and applicable GD&T requirements.
• Perform visual inspections to identify cosmetic concerns, handling damage, burrs, finish defects, contamination, or other part conditions that may impact quality.
• Document inspection results accurately and in a timely manner, including measurements, part counts, inspection records, and nonconformance information as required.
• Identify, segregate, and escalate nonconforming material or quality concerns to the Quality Inspection Supervisor, Quality Assurance, and/or production leadership.
• Communicate clearly with production, finishing, engineering, and quality team members regarding inspection findings, priorities, and recurring issues.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable QA/QC practices, inspection methods, and company quality procedures.
• Maintain the inspection area, tools, gauges, and equipment in a clean, organized, and orderly condition.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, PPE expectations, and applicable procedures while working in the manufacturing environment.
• Support team production and quality goals by performing additional inspection or quality-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to complete approximately one month of training on First Shift, 5:00 AM-3:00 PM, before moving to the regular second-shift schedule.
• Ability to work the assigned second-shift schedule reliably.
• Ability to commute to Greenfield, MA and work on-site.
• Basic math skills necessary for calculating dimensions, tolerances, measurements, and inspection results.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, job travelers, production schedules, and quality documentation.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy and quality discipline.

Preferred:

• Experience conducting quality inspections in a manufacturing or precision-machining environment.
• Familiarity with QA/QC principles, inspection methods, and quality control practices.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related inspection tools.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T principles, and dimensional inspection requirements.
• Ability to operate vision inspection systems or CMM equipment effectively.
• Prior experience in precision manufacturing, CNC machining, firearms manufacturing, or other close-tolerance production environments.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Production floor and inspection environment with regular exposure to typical manufacturing noise, equipment, oil/coolant residue, metal parts, and required PPE.

Prolonged periods of standing, walking, reaching, and performing repetitive inspection and part-handling tasks.

Frequent use of hands, fingers, and vision for detailed inspection, measurement, documentation, and computer-based data entry.

Ability to lift, move, and handle parts, fixtures, gauges, or containers as required for assigned work.

Must be able to work on-site in Greenfield, MA and reliably maintain the assigned shift schedule.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. Other related duties may be assigned as business needs require.