Quality Control Inspector
Optima Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to support its precision manufacturing operations.
This is a hands-on position for someone with a strong understanding of machining, blueprints, dimensional inspection, and measuring instruments. You will conduct first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and quality requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Perform final inspections of finished parts and products according to job-order requirements.
- Complete 100% inspections or random sampling inspections as specified.
- Inspect assembled products for dimensional accuracy, workmanship, and conformance.
- Conduct first-piece inspections following machine setup.
- Perform ongoing in-process inspections to identify quality concerns early.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, tolerances, and customer specifications.
- Accurately use gauges and precision measuring instruments.
- Prepare inspection reports and supporting documentation for each job order.
- Maintain accurate and organized inspection records.
- Ensure inspection tools and gauges are properly maintained, stored, and organized.
- Communicate inspection results and quality concerns to production and quality leadership.
- Support customer-related quality documentation and communication when required.
- Work closely with machinists and production employees to help maintain consistent product quality.
What You Bring
- Previous experience in quality control, machining, or precision manufacturing.
- Machinist background or strong knowledge of machining processes.
- Knowledge of CNC equipment and operations.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments and inspection tools.
- Understanding of dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
- Engineering, design, machining, or related technical education is considered an asset.
- Experience inspecting machined components is strongly preferred.
What Will Make You Successful
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- A consistent focus on precision and product quality.
- Ability to remain focused while completing repetitive and detailed inspections.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize inspections based on production requirements.
- Clear communication with quality, production, and leadership teams.
- Confidence identifying and reporting non-conforming products.
- Commitment to completing accurate and timely inspection documentation.
Key Areas of Focus
- Final product inspections.
- First-piece and initial setup inspections.
- In-process quality inspections.
- Dimensional measurement and blueprint interpretation.
- Inspection reports and quality records.
- Maintenance and organization of gauges and measuring tools.
- Communication of inspection results and quality concerns.
Why Join Optima Manufacturing?
This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring Optima’s products consistently meet customer requirements. You will work closely with experienced manufacturing and quality professionals in an environment where accuracy, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement are valued.
If you have a machining background, enjoy detailed inspection work, and take pride in ensuring every part is produced correctly, we would like to hear from you.
Optima Manufacturing Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
