Job Title: Quality Technician III
Location: Wallingford, CT
Salary: $26–$40/hr DOE
Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Duration: Direct Hire
Position Summary and Special Duties
This position requires a minimum of 7 years of advanced inspection experience, including detailed layouts, setups, and visual inspections. Responsibilities include performing inspections for receiving, first article, first piece, in-process, final, and non-routine inspection activities on components (e.g., parts, sub-assemblies, finished goods, tooling, gages, fixtures, etc.). Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Excusable allowance hours
- 401(k) retirement plan
Education & Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or technical school equivalent with emphasis in mathematics
- ASQ CQT certification preferred
- Calibration experience preferred
- Experience inspecting high-precision, tight-tolerance parts in industries such as:
- Aerospace (ISO 9001/AS9100)
- Automotive (IATF 16949)
- Medical Device (ISO 13485)
- Military/Government
- Familiarity with both low- and high-volume production environments
Compliance & Citizenship Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Green Card holder (ITAR compliance required)
Skills & Responsibilities
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation (e.g., true position, profile of a line/surface)
- Interpretation of customer blueprints, material specs, and MIL-SPECs
- Understanding of the PPAP process
- Programming and operation of Vision Systems and CMMs (Starrett preferred)
- Proficient use of inspection tools including:
- Micrometers, calipers, indicators, comparators, gage pins
- Hardness testers, concentricity gages
- Surface plate setups using height gages, sine plates, v-blocks, etc.
- Development of inspection instructions and method setup sheets
- Maintenance of quality records and documentation
- Mentoring of Level I and II Inspectors
- Anticipating inspection needs, taking initiative, and escalating issues appropriately
- Communicating inspection deviations and generating nonconformance reports
- Supporting lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Maintaining safety, environmental, housekeeping, and documentation standards
Company Overview
Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group focuses on matching high-quality candidates with top clients while fostering an environment where success is shared by all. In 2023, the company was acquired by HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its service offerings to include technology and professional services.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
Please include a clean copy of your resume, salary expectations, and any references in your application.