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Retained Recruitment for Quality Technician / Inspectors

Quality Technicians perform inspection and measurement activities that verify manufactured parts and products meet specifications. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–40 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $42,000 – $68,000
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What Does a Quality Technician / Inspector Do?

Performing in-process and final inspection of manufactured parts, operating CMM and optical measurement equipment, recording inspection data, identifying and quarantining non-conforming material, supporting first article inspection (FAI) activities, and calibrating gauging equipment.

What We Screen For

1–4 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience, blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency, CMM operation experience (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or equivalent), and familiarity with statistical sampling procedures. ASQ CQIA certification is valued.

💡 Hiring Insight

CMM programming ability — not just operation — is a significant differentiator among quality technicians and justifies meaningfully higher compensation. Ask specifically whether candidates can develop new part programmes or only run existing ones.

Typical Compensation
$42,000 – $68,000
CMM programming, GD&T proficiency, and aerospace or automotive inspection experience command the top of this range.
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QC TechnicianQuality Control InspectorCMM OperatorDimensional InspectorQuality Assurance Technician

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Recruiting a Quality Technician / Inspector — FAQ

Most Quality Technician / Inspector searches are completed within 21–40 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
1–4 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience, blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency, CMM operation experience (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or equivalent), and familiarity with statistical sampling procedures. ASQ CQIA certification is valued.
CMM programming ability — not just operation — is a significant differentiator among quality technicians and justifies meaningfully higher compensation. Ask specifically whether candidates can develop new part programmes or only run existing ones. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $42,000 – $68,000. CMM programming, GD&T proficiency, and aerospace or automotive inspection experience command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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