Quality Control Inspector
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 19, 2026. Sandvik scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Department: Quality
Reports to: Quality Control Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Location: Nashville, TN
Travel: None
GWS is the North American leader in the design and manufacturing of custom cutting tools. Servicing industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Medical, Energy and generalEngineering. As the fastest growing company in our industry, the careeropportunities are numerousand the pathways for advancement nearly limitless.
Job Summary: TheQuality Control Inspector is responsible forensuring that all products meet customer and company standards by inspecting end mills and form tools at the end of production. Responsibilities include inspection and test of product, process auditsand disposition of non conformingproduct. Coordinating the use, calibration, and servicing of all inspection equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Inspect cutting tools manufactured within extremely tight tolerances.
Examine tools for proper geometry within blueprint specifications.
Compare quantity and part number of items received with procurement data and other specifications to ensure completeness ofand accuracy of order.
Approve or reject items, andrecord inspection and disposition data.
Inspect incoming raw material, thin film coating, vendor supplied tooling, grinding wheel geometric configurationsand final inspections.
Prepare inspection procedures for reference usein subsequentinspections.
Run inspection programs for in-process process and final inspection.
Assistin etching product identifications.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 1-3 years industry related experience and/or training.
Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of tool and cutter grinding is ideal but not required.
Manufacturing experience is required.
Strong geometry knowledge is required.
Experience with hand gauges and non contact-contact inspection equipment is required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Ability to convert metric to inch and decimal tofractions.
Strong analytical troubleshooting ability.
Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve standard problems.
Applies basic skills to perform simple activities.
Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others.
Uses communication skills to exchange information.
Use assigned methods, toolsand processes. Support sharing ofbest practices.
Familiarity with navigating Windows based computer programs.
knowledge of the gauge calibration process.
Ability to read and comprehendblueprints.
Knowledge of calipers, hand micrometers, and metrology equipment.
Ability to work in a fast pacedmanufacturing environment.
Involvement And Knowledge of the use of quality management system procedures, forms, work instructions, and certifications.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.