Receiving Quality Inspector

Receiving Quality Inspector

Location: Milford, CT
Pay Rate: $20–$23 per hour
Duration: Approximately 6 months, with potential to continue based on business needs
Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday
Hours: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (30-minute lunch)

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Receiving Quality Inspector to support incoming materials inspections for a manufacturing operation. This hands-on position involves inspecting small precision components and raw materials to ensure they meet required specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience using precision measuring instruments, interpreting technical drawings, and documenting inspection results.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections on components such as screws, springs, O-rings, fasteners, and small machined parts.
• Conduct visual inspections and dimensional measurements using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Verify incoming raw materials, including metals and plastics, against supplier certifications, material test reports, certificates of conformance, and purchase order requirements.
• Compare received materials and components against blueprints, specifications, purchase orders, and quality standards.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, dimensions, material certifications, and overall product condition.
• Identify, document, and report defects, discrepancies, and nonconforming materials.
• Segregate and quarantine materials that do not meet quality requirements.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Assist with supplier returns and communicate material discrepancies as needed.
• Support receiving activities, including organizing shipments, labeling accepted materials, and maintaining proper storage and traceability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area.
• Follow established quality procedures, safety guidelines, and work instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in manufacturing, quality inspection, or metrology is a plus.
• At least 1 year of experience in quality inspection, receiving inspection, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify visual and dimensional defects.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry and maintaining inspection records.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, or quality inspection software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards or similar quality management systems.
• Experience inspecting small precision components, including fasteners, springs, O-rings, and machined parts.
• Knowledge of material certifications, supplier documentation, and certificates of conformance.

Medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester, NH. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.