Manufacturing Quality Inspector

Manufacturing Quality Inspector

A growing manufacturing operation in Phoenix is expanding its quality team and seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Quality Inspector with experience inspecting mechanical components in a production environment.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical inspection work, dimensional measurements, mechanical problem solving, and working closely with production teams to maintain quality standards across high-volume manufacturing operations. The right person will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work alongside experienced cross-functional teams, and play an important role in improving product quality, consistency, and throughput.

Candidates from automotive, aerospace, machining, semiconductor, biotech, regulated manufacturing, or similar industrial production environments are encouraged to apply.

This role offers:

• Stable on-site opportunity within a production-focused environment.
• Direct impact on product quality, recovery decisions, and process consistency.
• Hands-on work with mechanical parts, precision tools, and inspection systems.
• Collaboration with teams across teardown, machining, assembly, and operations.
• Opportunity to build expertise in component evaluation and manufacturing quality.
• Competitive hourly compensation: $23–$28/hour depending on experience.

What you will do:

• Inspect cast housings, gear trains, shafts, drums, and hydraulic control components after teardown and wash for cracks, wear, distortion, and reusable condition.
• Use micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and dial indicators to compare parts against dimensional standards and internal acceptance criteria.
• Decide whether material should be released for reuse, routed for repair or machining, or removed from circulation.
• Document findings in the production system to support traceability, throughput, and trend analysis.
• Partner with teardown, machining, assembly, and technical teams to flag repeat failures and improve process consistency.
• Maintain gauge readiness by verifying calibration status and proper tool handling.
• Keep the inspection area safe, organized, and aligned with plant housekeeping expectations.

What you bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of experience in quality inspection, mechanical repair, machining, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Hands-on experience with automotive components, mechanical assemblies, or industrial inspection workflows.
• Confidence using precision measuring tools and interpreting dimensional requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, dimensional standards, and inspection criteria.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems for tracking, recording, and status updates.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and dependable follow-through.

Physical and work environment:

• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and move throughout the shift.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving production setting with regular standing, lifting, and hands-on part handling.
• Ability to work around industrial equipment, shop noise, fluids, and routine manufacturing activity.

About Blue Signal:

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