CNC Quality Inspector – First Shift

Location: West Chicago, Illinois (Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from the city of Chicago)
Schedule: First shift 6:00am - 2:30pm, full-time, Monday - Friday
Pay: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience
Overtime: Available as production needs require

Position Summary

Tomenson Machine Works is seeking an experienced CNC Quality Inspector to inspect precision-machined hydraulic manifolds and related components. This position is responsible for in-process, and final inspections to ensure parts meet blueprint, tolerance, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of inspection experience in a CNC machining environment and is comfortable working directly with machinists and production supervisors to identify and resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, and final inspections on CNC-machined hydraulic manifolds and components
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and inspection requirements
• Inspect dimensions, hole locations, port details, threads, depths, and critical machined features
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, depth gauges, pin gauges, and thread plug gauges
• Verify that parts meet print and customer requirements before moving to the next operation or shipping
• Complete inspection reports and accurately record measurement results
• Identify and document nonconforming parts
• Communicate inspection findings clearly with machinists, supervisors, and quality personnel
• Help investigate dimensional problems and support corrective actions
• Maintain inspection equipment and a clean, organized work area
• Follow all company quality and safety procedures

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of CNC machining or quality inspection experience
• Experience inspecting precision-machined components 
• Strong blueprint-reading skills
• Proficiency with common precision measuring instruments
• Ability to understand dimensional tolerances and inspect detailed machined features
• Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping
• Ability to work independently and manage inspection priorities
• Dependable attendance 
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GD&T
• Experience with inspection reports and nonconformance documentation
• Experience working in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan/company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life insurance
• PPE reimbursement

• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for majority of shift
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift
• Ability to visually inspect parts
• Ability to use inspection equipment
• Ability to work in the United States