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TriMas Corporation

Validation Inspector - Quality

Denver, CO · On-site

$20 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... first article inspections to ensure compliance • Perform area inspections to ensure compliance withapplicable standards and specifications • Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel ...

Primus Aerospace

CMM Operator - 3rd Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$28 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform First Article Inspection (FAI), In-Process Inspection, and Final Inspection in accordance with customer and quality requirements. * Analyze inspection results and prepare accurate inspection ...

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Primus Aerospace

CMM Operator - 2ND Shift

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$33.60 - $50.40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform First Article Inspection (FAI), In-Process Inspection, and Final Inspection in accordance with customer and quality requirements. * Analyze inspection results and prepare accurate inspection ...

Metron Machining

CNC Milling Machinist II/III

Denver, CO · On-site

$40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

CMM inspection and first-article documentation * Calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and other precision inspection tools ⭐ Shop highlights * Four-day first- and second-shift schedules

W3Global

Product Design Engineer - Softgood

Boulder, CO · On-site

$135K - $163K/yr

Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) upon receipt of the tooling. Required Qualifications * Demonstrated experience in the design of tooling and molds (ie. injection moulding) * Strong 3D and 2D CA ...

NCW

CMM Programmer

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$30 - $42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections using CMM equipment and precision measuring instruments. * Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5M) to verify dimensional ...

Lorven Technologies

Tooling Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) upon receipt of the tooling. Required Qualifications * Demonstrated experience in the design of tooling and molds (ie. injection moulding) * Strong 3D and 2D CA ...

BAE Systems

Inspector II

Boulder, CO · On-site

$47K - $76K/yr

Create and maintain First Article Inspection Reports, as required. * Support Government and/or Customer Source Inspections, as required. * Inspect incoming or production materials or articles for ...

BAE Systems

Inspector II

Boulder, CO · On-site

$47K - $76K/yr

Create and maintain First Article Inspection Reports, as required. * Support Government and/or Customer Source Inspections, as required. * Inspect incoming or production materials or articles for ...

BAE Systems

Inspector II

Westminster, CO · On-site

$47K - $76K/yr

Create and maintain First Article Inspection Reports, as required. * Support Government and/or Customer internal and Source Inspections, as required. * Inspect incoming or production hardware ...

RAMON.SPACE

Supplier Quality Engineer

Englewood, CO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Hands-on experience with First Article Inspection (AS9102 or equivalent), source inspection, supplier nonconformance management, and supplier corrective action. * Familiarity with counterfeit ...

BAE Systems

Inspector II with Security Clearance

Boulder, CO · On-site

$47K - $76K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create and maintain First Article Inspection Reports, as required. * Support Government and/or Customer Source Inspections, as required. * Inspect incoming or production materials or articles for ...

BAE Systems

Inspector II with Security Clearance

Boulder, CO · On-site

$47K - $76K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create and maintain First Article Inspection Reports, as required. * Support Government and/or Customer Source Inspections, as required. * Inspect incoming or production materials or articles for ...

Particle Measuring Systems

Supply Quality Technician

Niwot, CO · On-site

$20.25 - $27.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead first article inspections (FAI) and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 * Set up parts and fixtures for accurate CMM measurement * Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T to verify ...

Particle Measuring Systems

Supply Quality Technician

Niwot, CO

$20.25 - $27.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Lead first article inspections (FAI) and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001 * Set up parts and fixtures for accurate CMM measurement * Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T to verify ...

Jobtailor

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

DFM/DFA review, process definition, first-article inspection, pilot build, and production qualification. * Participate in hardware design reviews; identify and document manufacturability risks early ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for first article inspector in Denver, CO is $28.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.04 and $32.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a first article inspector?

To thrive as a First Article Inspector, you need a solid background in quality control, blueprint reading, and measurement techniques, often supplemented by experience in manufacturing or aerospace industries. Familiarity with tools like calipers, micrometers, CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines), and quality management systems such as AS9102 or ISO 9001 is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help you excel in reporting and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These abilities ensure that initial production samples meet stringent specifications and support ongoing process improvements.

What is a first article inspector?

A First Article Inspector is responsible for verifying the initial production run of a manufactured part to ensure it meets design specifications, engineering drawings, and quality standards. They perform detailed inspections using precision measuring tools and document results in reports like First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR). This role is critical in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical manufacturing, where compliance with strict quality requirements is essential. By identifying defects early, First Article Inspectors help prevent costly production errors and ensure consistency in manufacturing processes.

What are the typical challenges faced by first article inspectors, and how can they overcome them?

First Article Inspectors often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex engineering drawings, adapting to evolving quality standards, and working under tight production schedules. Success in this role depends on keen problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to communicating discrepancies to engineering and production teams. Continual learning—such as staying current on industry standards and embracing new inspection technologies—helps inspectors remain effective. Being detail-oriented and thorough also minimizes rework, ensuring products meet client and regulatory requirements from the outset.

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Validation Inspector - Quality

TriMas Corporation

Denver, CO • On-site

$20 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Validation Inspector - Quality
Company: Intertech Medical LLC
Primary Location: 4525 Kingston St, Denver, CO 80239 USA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Quality
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Validation Inspector is responsible for performing detailed measurements and inspections to support product validation during new mold launches and engineering changes. This role ensures parts meet all dimensional and quality requirements before production release. The Validation Inspector works closely with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to maintain compliance with customer specifications and internal standards.
Hours: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
Complete daily tasks in accordance with Intertech's Policiesand Procedures
• Complete daily tasks in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Perform inspection duties utilizing engineering drawings and history files,inspection, work instructions, technical specifications, QA procedures andinstructions, and other related documents
• Support and follow all ISO 13485 standards
• Identify and report non-conforming material and product
• Understand and apply product traceability
• Perform preliminary and progressive production inspections, verify functionaloperation, final inspections, and verify paperwork
• Skilled at conducting tests and inspections of products, services, orprocesses to evaluate quality or performance
• Investigate or report questionable inspection results
• Verify and document specified manufacturing process steps
• Perform conformity/first article inspections to ensure compliance
• Perform area inspections to ensure compliance withapplicable standards and specifications
• Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel
• Perform general 5S activities daily
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrate ability to read, understand, interpret and implement technicalprocedures and work instructions.
• Able to retrieve information, train and transfer knowledge to team members
• Take ownership of working area and implement improvements with minimumsupervision
On-Site: This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Denver, Colorado location.
Qualifications
Previous injection molding, manufacturing, QA experiencepreferred
• Previous experience in an ISO 13485 regulated environment preferred
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office Products
• Basic math skills
• Familiar with the and use of various inspection tool, methods, and techniques
• Ability to read and write in English is required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Knowledge or understanding of basic statistics, or use of Statistical ProcessControl (SPC) preferred
Compensation
In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.50.
Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.
Benefits
Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.
Click here for more information: www.trimasbenefits.com
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About TriMas

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Industry

Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Bloomfield Hills, MI, US

Year founded

1988

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