Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control Inspector

Location: Rockford, IL

Company: MTE Hydraulics

For more than 50 years, MTE Hydraulics has been a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of high-quality hydraulic DC power units, AC power units, hydraulic generators, hydraulic gear pumps and motors and hydraulic flow dividers. Our products are trusted by thousands of OEM customers worldwide, supporting industries from medical equipment to heavy off-road machinery.

We're looking for an experienced Quality Control Inspector who takes pride in precision, attention to detail and ensuring quality products leave our facility.

• Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and receiving inspections.

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications.

• Inspect machined components using precision measuring equipment.

• Use calipers, dial micrometers, dial indicators , plug gages, thread gages, and other inspection tools.

• Verify product compliance with engineering drawings, quality standards, and customer requirements.

• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.

• Identify and communicate quality concerns to the Quality Manager.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain a high-quality manufacturing environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.

• 2–5 years of quality inspection or manufacturing experience.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints is required.

• Experience using dial micrometers and dial indicators is preferred.

• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gages, plug gages, and thread gages.

• CMM experience is a plus but not required—we're willing to train the right candidate.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must possess the visual acuity necessary to perform detailed inspection work, including close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Stable, growing manufacturing company with over 50 years of success.

• Opportunity to work with precision-machined hydraulic components.

• Supportive team environment.

• Competitive pay and benefits.

• Career growth and development opportunities.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with precision measuring equipment, and ensuring products meet the highest quality standards, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the MTE Hydraulics team.

**The employer reserves the right to offer the selected candidate or applicant an hourly rate or salary at an appropriate level to be set and determined by the employer that is commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.

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