Quality Inspector

Schott Manufacturing Solutions (SMS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) precision CNC machine shop in Frederick, Colorado, on the Firestone / Longmont side. We build mission-critical components for defense and aerospace companies. We are AS9100D and ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered, and we run a modern, 5-axis-heavy shop. This is a junior, learn-on-the-job role on our Quality team. You will work alongside our experienced quality staff, and when inspection is slow you will help out on our machine tools. If you have quality or inspection experience, we want to hear from you too. We have openings on a weekly night second shift and on a weekend shift. The Role Inspect precision machined parts in process and at final, record results, and keep parts moving. You learn first-article inspection, GD&T and CMM work from our quality team, and you pitch in on the machine side (loading, deburring, running parts) when the inspection queue is light. What You Will Do - Perform in-process and final inspection with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, indicators and height gauges - Learn to run the CMM and support first-article inspection reports - Record inspection data and keep ProShop documentation up to date - Help the machine shop when inspection is slow: load and run parts, deburr, and learn setups - Maintain 5S, safety, and ITAR data-handling standards What You Bring - Interest in quality and precision manufacturing; recent machining or manufacturing program graduates are encouraged to apply - Comfort with precision measuring tools, or willingness to learn them - Basic blueprint reading; GD&T knowledge is a plus - Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs Preferred - Quality, inspection or CMM experience (more experience is welcome and we will talk about where you fit) - AS9100 or defense/aerospace shop experience - Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply Eligibility This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data. Applicants must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Pay and Benefits - $20.00-30.00 per hour, based on experience - Medical and dental insurance - 401(k) retirement plan, 3% employer match - 80 hours of paid time off per year, plus 48 hours of paid sick leave front-loaded annually - 10 paid holidays, plus Veterans Day for veteran employees - Colorado FAMLI paid family and medical leave - Room to move up: learn quality and machining side by side Work location: In person, Frederick, CO 80504. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To apply, email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Schott Manufacturing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.