Quality Inspector

Cygnus, Inc.

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Ponderay, ID Until 10/6/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description
About the Job

Job descriptionThe employee will be working in the Pre-Process Inspection Area performing a variety of inspection and testing duties to insure that shipped products fulfill all customer specification and quality requirements.

Primary Operational Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to read, understand and learn customer specifications, Cygnus operating procedures, and work order instructions to certify part Quality Inspection and acceptance.
  • Perform physical and visual inspection of raw materials, fabricated parts, and equipment in accordance with work order, specifications, operating procedures, and other documentation.
  • Complete inspection task and required paper work accurately, in a timely manner.
  • Perform and document all inspection results, ensuring all planned quality requirements are met and when necessary, troubleshoot and initiate nonconformance reports and disposition all nonconforming items.
  • Follow scheduled priority list to ensure parts are shipped on time.

Typical Benefits Package:

  • This is a full-time position. Day shift: 6am - 2:30 pm or 7am -3:30pm. Mon – Fri.
  • Benefits package available after 3 months: Medical, Dental, Optical, PPTO, 401K and life insurance.
  • Salary: Depending on Capabilities and Experience


Qualifications: Education, Experience, Special Skills, and Knowledge:

  • Experience with measuring devices is preferred: Faro Arm, CMM and calipers.
  • Must have good reading and math skills.
  • Familiarity with standard office equipment and software including personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheets.
  • Knowledge of and/or ability to learn and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.


Physical Requirements:

  • May sit or stand for extended periods at a time at a desk, bench, or table.
  • May also be required to work at a computer terminal or near moving mechanical parts.
  • Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. The employee must pass a basic eye exam and demonstrate color perception (ability to perform color comparisons).
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally.

Additional Requirements

  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
  • U.S. work authorization required.

About the Company: Cygnus, Inc. is a one-stop manufacturer of high-quality precision aerospace sheet metal and machined parts and assemblies. The Company’s success, based on the “Cygnus Code of Ethics”, has resulted in a long-standing reputation of “Manufacturing Excellence” winning numerous “Supplier of the Year” and Excellence Awards over the past 35 years. Cygnus Inc. has a wide variety of manufacturing capabilities including CNC mills, CNC routers, CNC brakes, CNC waterjet, penetrant inspection, heat treat, alodine and anodize processing, painting, and subassemblies. Cygnus has 87 employees in its 44,000 sq. ft. facility located in an ideal quality of life Pacific Northwest resort community with scenic hiking, boating, sailing, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and snowmobiling.


Cygnus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Cygnus strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Cygnus complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Cygnus, Inc participates in E-verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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About this role

Summary

Perform inspections and tests to ensure product quality and compliance with customer specifications.

Job title

Quality Inspector

Experience level

not specified

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

Ponderay, ID; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

measurement devicesreading skillsmath skillsoffice softwaregeometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Preferred skills

Faro ArmCMMcalipers

Specializations

inspectiontestinggeometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ponderay, ID, USA

On-site City
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