Quality Inspector
Job Description
Overview
Now Hiring: Experienced Quality Inspector
Klesk Metal Stamping Company
Full-Time | Hourly | $27–$34/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Overtime may be available or required based on business needs
What we offer:
At Klesk Metal Stamping, we believe in taking care of our employees and their families. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance with 80%–85% of premiums paid by the company
- Dental Insurance with 100% employer-paid coverage for employees
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance fully paid by the company
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
- Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks annually
- 8 Paid Holidays each year, including 1 Floating Holiday
- 1 Paid Volunteer Day to give back to your community
- Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
- Stable, full-time employment with a growing manufacturing organization
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
About Klesk Metal Stamping
Klesk Metal Stamping Co. manufactures precision metal components for customers across the aerospace, industrial, dental, medical, power sports, and telecommunications industries. Many of our customers are Fortune 500 global OEMs. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality, responsive customer service, and a workplace culture built on safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee growth. Learn more about us at Klesk Metal Stamping.
Join Our Quality Team
Klesk Metal Stamping Company is looking for an Experienced Quality Inspector to join our Quality/Inspection team. This is a hands-on role for an experienced quality professional who takes pride in accuracy, attention to detail, and maintaining high manufacturing standards.
You’ll inspect metal stamped parts and materials, use precision measuring equipment, interpret blueprints and GD&T requirements, document inspection results, and work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Toolroom teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
Klesk serves customers across industries including aerospace, medical, electronics, telecommunications, construction, dental, government, and more.
What You'll Do
- Perform first-piece, in-process, final, and other required inspections
- Inspect metal stamped parts and components for compliance with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
- Use precision inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, pin gauges, fixtures, and vision systems
- Read and interpret blueprints, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T
- Accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records
- Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming products and quality concerns
- Support containment, sorting, reinspection, and disposition activities
- Assist with root-cause investigations and corrective actions
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Toolroom, and Quality teams to resolve issues
- Maintain inspection equipment and support calibration awareness
- Help train or coach less-experienced inspectors or operators when needed
- Support continuous improvement and quality system effectiveness
- Follow all safety, quality, customer, and work instruction requirements
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing inspection, or a related quality role
- Strong experience using micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and other precision measuring tools
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, dimensions, and tolerances
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to identify defects and nonconforming product
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Sound judgment when determining when issues require containment, escalation, or clarification
- Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety and quality
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office or related systems
Preferred Experience
- Metal stamping or precision manufacturing
- Advanced GD&T and blueprint reading
- Vision systems, optical comparators, CMM, or other advanced inspection equipment
- ISO, aerospace, medical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- First Article Inspection, PPAP, corrective action, or customer quality requirements
- ERP, inspection documentation, or electronic quality systems
- Training or mentoring junior inspectors or production employees
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, move throughout the shift, visually inspect small or detailed parts, use precision measuring tools for extended periods, and safely handle metal parts in a manufacturing environment.
Important Eligibility Requirement
This position requires access to technical data subject to U.S. export control regulations under ITAR and EAR. Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents are eligible for this role. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.
If you have strong quality inspection experience and are ready to take ownership of quality in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.
