Join WALCO Tool & Engineering as a Full Time Inspector in Romeoville, IL, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our high standards of quality and precision. This onsite position offers a dynamic work environment, allowing you to collaborate closely with dedicated professionals who value teamwork and integrity. Experience the satisfaction of ensuring excellence in manufacturing, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and product reliability.
With a competitive pay range of $22-24 per hour, this role rewards your commitment to professionalism and dedication. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance, and a Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills and be part of a company that prioritizes quality and teamwork, making a meaningful impact in the manufacturing industry.
A little about WALCO Tool & Engineering
WALCO Tool & Engineering is a leading contract machine shop that specializes in high precision, high value added components and engineering services.
Your day as a Inspector
As a Full Time Inspector at WALCO Tool & Engineering, you will be responsible for conducting detailed inspections of intricate metal parts and machined components, ensuring they meet the stringent quality standards we uphold. Your role will require a high level of expertise in utilizing various measuring instruments and gauges, from calipers to micrometers, as you assess each component with precision. Additionally, your ability to read and interpret complex blueprints will be essential in verifying dimensions and tolerances, guaranteeing that each product aligns with our dedicated manufacturing specifications.
This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your technical knowledge and contribute to our commitment to quality and excellence in the manufacturing industry.
Are you a good fit for this Inspector job?
To thrive as a Full Time Inspector at WALCO Tool & Engineering, candidates must possess a robust set of skills and experience. A minimum of 1-3 years in a similar role is essential, with familiarity in using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) being highly preferred. An advanced understanding of blueprint reading is crucial, as you'll be interpreting complex designs to ensure compliance with specifications.
Detail-oriented individuals will excel in this position, as precision is key in assessing intricate metal parts and machined components. Candidates should also be able to work independently, demonstrating self-motivation and accountability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for effectively conveying inspection results and collaborating with team members.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a valuable asset that will further enhance your capabilities in maintaining our commitment to quality in manufacturing.
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• 1-3 years experience in similar position in a manufacturing facility
• CMM experience preferred
• Experience with various measuring tools such as steel scales, tape measures, micrometers, dial calipers, dial bore gauges, optical bore comparators
• Blueprint reading experienced required
• Advanced blueprint reading preferred
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• GD& T experience a plus