Senior Mechanical Inspector

Join a Company Where You’re More Than Just a Number — Become Part of the Carlson Team!
Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Inspector to join our precision manufacturing team. We are looking for a hands-on inspector who takes pride in accuracy, understands complex engineering drawings, and enjoys working directly with machinists to ensure product quality.

Why Carlson?
At Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp., quality is central to everything we manufacture. Our inspectors work alongside experienced machinists and engineers to solve challenging manufacturing problems and meet customer requirements. We value technical expertise, integrity, personal accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:
This position works primarily on the manufacturing shop floor, inspecting complex CNC-machined components and supporting daily machining operations. The ideal candidate can independently establish inspection setups, interpret GD&T requirements, and verify challenging dimensional features using conventional precision measuring equipment.

What You’ll Get:

• Weekly pay: Starting at $30/hr - $38/hr, depending on experience and qualifications
• Overtime Options 
• Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Full Health Care Coverage including Dental & Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Gainsharing Bonus Program
• Self-Directed 401(k) with 3% Company Match
• Referral Bonuses
• Company-provided PPE including prescription safety glasses & safety-toe shoe reimbursement
• Company-provided inspection equipment
• Family-Owned Environment with Company lunches, Milestone recognitions, Cookouts and Holiday Parties

And did we mention perks like our on-site Carlson Recreational Center? Think weightlifting, cardio, a golf simulator, pickleball court, and more — open to employees and their families.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Required:
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in precision mechanical inspection.
  • Experience inspecting complex CNC-machined components.
  • Advanced ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
  • Proficiency with conventional precision measuring equipment and independent manual inspection setups.
  • Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, fixtures, and workholding.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Preferred:
  • Technical education or training in mechanical inspection, machining, or metrology.
  • Experience with aerospace or other high-precision machined components.
  • First Article Inspection experience or ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credentials.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final dimensional inspections of precision-machined components.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Measure flatness, perpendicularity, parallelism, true position, profile, and runout.
• Use micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, indicators, gauge blocks, and other precision instruments.
• Independently develop inspection setups and measurement techniques for complex components.
• Work directly with machinists to troubleshoot dimensional and manufacturing issues.
• Identify and document nonconforming product conditions and maintain accurate, traceable inspection records.
• Support First Article Inspections, quality improvement, and technical guidance for other inspectors.

Ready to Join a Team That Values You?
At Carlson, we believe great people build great things — and we’d love for you to be one of them. Apply today and discover what it’s like to work for a company where your hard work is valued, and your contributions are celebrated.


Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. is an ISO certified and ITAR registered manufacturing company serving customers with engineering, tooling, drilling, and machining services.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veteran.

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