Quality Level 2 - Day Shift

Whitworth Tool Holdings•Hardinsburg, KY

About The Position

Quality Level 2 – Day Shift At Whitworth Tool, precision isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. Headquartered in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, Whitworth Tool is a leading precision machining shop. We make critically important components for some of the most iconic and advanced products in the world . We are looking for an experienced quality person to join our team. In this position, you will i nspect raw materials, in-process components, and finished products for compliance with drawings, specifications, and purchase orders. You will use precision instruments, CMM programs, and Keyence vision systems to verify dimensions, record data, and identify nonconforming items. Why You’ll Love Working Here Family-first culture & flexibility — We support your life inside and outside of work. Sometimes that means life happens, and we’ll support you when it does. Benefits —401(k) plans, paid time off, and healthcare that competes with other options in the area. Close-knit, caring team — Work alongside friends with supervisors who have your back. Exciting, meaningful work — Contribute to projects that make a difference and help protect our country. Rooted in Hardinsburg — Skip the long commute and stay connected to your local community. We’re growing under new leadership, expanding into new customer markets, and investing in cutting-edge capabilities. We’re looking for employees who want more than just a job — people eager to hone their craftsmanship, grow their skills, and take pride in work that truly matters.

Requirements

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Dependable, trustworthy, and safety-conscious
Ability to organize and complete tasks within deadlines
Willingness to work at a sustained pace and handle occasional pressure
Ability to pass a drug test and background check
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — safety glasses, protective footwear, ear plugs, face shield
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and drive for personal growth
Willing to work some overtime voluntarily and when requested

Nice To Haves

1 plus years of experience in Quality
6 plus months of experience in machining/manufacturing
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Responsibilities

Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, and work for conformance to specifications.
Notify supervisors and other personnel about production problems and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.
Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.
Record inspection or test data for 1st piece inspection, FAIR, or final inspections.
Mark items on hold tag with details when a nonconformance is found.
Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as height gauge, calipers, guages, micrometers, bore gauges, or other measuring instruments specific to the product.
Analyze test data and make decisions based on test results.
Check arriving materials to ensure that they match purchase orders and complete receiving & inspection reports.
Be able to disposition products on hold for use as is, rework, or scrap.
Stack and arrange products for further processing, shipping, or packaging and transport products to other work stations as necessary.
Classify and sort products when nonconformance is found and complete sort reports.
Calibrate instruments such as gage pre-setters with little assistance
Possess working knowledge of the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards.
Prepare reports with assistance for 1st piece submissions for the customer, specifically 1st Articles and PPAP reports.
Possess basic knowledge and ability to use the software and controls of the CMM to operate the CMM, set up coordinate systems and run programs already created to inspect parts.
Conduct floor patrols to inspect products per check sheet to ensure process producing conforming products.
Complete paperwork after inspection completed to indicate product needs to go to outsourcing or customer
Possess knowledge to use Keyence Vison Measurement system.
Possess basic knowledge of blueprint reading with GD&T callouts.
Possess computer skills to review prints, update machine part status spreadsheet, and send out end-of shift emails.