On-Site Metalworking Tooling Inspector

Overview

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. MSC Industrial Supply Co. is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition : 18526
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Metalworking
Work Location: East Aurora/Buffalo NY

This position will report to a Metalworking Sales Manager or Metalworking Specialist Manager and is dedicated to a customer site location. The Cutting Tool Inspector will perform meticulous inspections and verification of precision cutting tools and components to ensure they meet engineering specifications, blueprints, and internal quality standards. This role is critical to maintaining product quality and is part of our commitment to delivering superior products to our customers.

• Dimensional inspection:
  Perform in-process and final inspections on cutting tools, including but not limited to end mills, drills, and inserts, to verify conformance with all dimensions and tolerances specified on engineering drawings.
• Blueprint and specification interpretation:
  Read and accurately interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Measurement equipment operation:
  Use a wide range of precision measuring instruments, both manual and automated, such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, optical comparators, digital microscopes, Zollers POM Basic inspection equipment.
• Documentation and reporting:
  Accurately document all inspection results, create and maintain inspection reports, and track non-conforming products.
• Non-conformance initiation:
  Initiate and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and collaborate with production to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Equipment calibration and maintenance:
  Follow established procedures for the maintenance and calibration of inspection equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Process auditing:
  Conduct visual and dimensional quality audits of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Team collaboration:
  Work closely with machinists, production personnel, and engineers to provide feedback and support root cause analysis for defects.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training or certification in metrology, quality inspection, or a related field is preferred.
• Typically 2+ years of experience in a quality inspection role within a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Proficiency in using a variety of manual inspection tools and familiarity with advanced automated inspection equipment like Zollers.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a results-driven approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively report findings and communicate with team members.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) is a plus.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel are required.
• This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (ITAR) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Compensation: Starting at $73,430 – $115,390, depending on experience. The salary range represents compensation in similar roles in comparable industries; actual pay is based on experience, education, and market factors. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time.

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