Quality Control Inspector Trainee Jobs in Elkton, MD

Location: Newark, Delaware

Pay: $27.00-$31.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time

Available Shifts:

• 1st Shift: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
• 2nd Shift Differential: Additional 10%

DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop is seeking experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspectors to join our ISO 9001-registered Industrial Turbine Component Repair Division. This position is responsible for inspecting turbine components, manufactured parts, and in-process work to verify compliance with engineering drawings, Bills of Material, customer specifications, and established quality standards.

Our family-owned company offers a clean, climate-controlled work environment, excellent benefits, overtime opportunities, and the chance to build a long-term career with a company that has been delivering quality workmanship for more than 65 years.

• Inspect turbine components, manufactured parts, and in-process work for dimensional accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.

• Use precision measuring and inspection equipment, including:- Height gages

  • Verniers
  • Outside and inside micrometers
  • Thread gages
  • Depth micrometers
  • Dial indicators
  • Bore gages
  • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment

• Perform first article and in-process inspections on the shop floor.

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), customer specifications, work instructions, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Complete and maintain accurate inspection reports, quality records, and other required documentation.

• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions.

• Work closely with Production and other departments to investigate and resolve quality issues.

• Support Quality Assurance activities and follow established quality-management procedures.

• Verify that inspection equipment is appropriate for the required measurement and within its designated calibration period.

• Safely operate overhead cranes, hoists, and other material-handling equipment as required.

• Handle components carefully to prevent damage during inspection and movement.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety policies and procedures.

• Participate in required training and continuous-improvement activities.

Qualified candidates must:

• Have a minimum of three to five years of experience as a Quality Control Inspector in a manufacturing or machining environment.

• Have demonstrated experience accurately using and interpreting measurements from precision inspection equipment.

• Be experienced in the setup and use of:- Height gages

  • Verniers
  • Outside and inside micrometers
  • Thread gages
  • Depth micrometers
  • Dial indicators
  • Bore gages

• Be able to accurately read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, Bills of Material, customer specifications, and work instructions.

• Have a working knowledge of GD&T fundamentals.

• Possess strong mathematical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship and accuracy.

• Be able to follow established processes, procedures, and written and verbal instructions.

• Communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.

• Have a valid driver's license.

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Have a high school diploma or GED.

• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, lift assessment, and drug screening.

• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment.
• Experience with the ZEISS CONTURA 2 and CALYPSO operating system.
• Experience inspecting industrial turbine components or other large, close-tolerance components.
• Experience working in a precision machining, component repair, or refurbishment environment.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 quality environment.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials while performing the physical requirements of the position.
• Manual dexterity to safely use precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read engineering drawings, measuring instruments, inspection results, and other detailed information.
• Ability to safely operate or work around overhead cranes, hoists, industrial machinery, and other manufacturing equipment.

DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive wages
• Additional 10% shift differential for 2nd Shift
• Overtime opportunities
• Annual wage increases and performance incentives
• 40 hours of paid vacation after the first six months
• Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year
• Eleven paid holidays
• Four paid personal/sick days during the first year
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth
• Climate-controlled manufacturing facilities

For more than 65 years, DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop has earned a reputation for quality, integrity, and precision craftsmanship. Our mission is to meet our customers' needs by delivering quality products and services in a timely manner, with the goal of complete customer satisfaction. We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees take pride in maintaining the highest quality standards, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and building rewarding careers.

DuHadaway Tool and Die Shop is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).