Job ID: CS325837331
Location: Waterbury, CT
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 04/02/2026
Sr. Layout Inspector| $33.65-43.25 per hour | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM| Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $33.65–43.25 per hour
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
- Location: Waterbury, CT
- Direct Hire Opportunity
Job Description
The Sr. Layout Inspector supports the Quality Manager in maintaining and administering the Quality Management System (QMS) within a regulated machining environment. You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of our precision parts, utilizing advanced inspection techniques and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct complex layout inspections and first article inspections on precision parts to ensure compliance with specifications, blueprints, and customer requirements.
- Use various inspection tools and equipment, including micrometers, calipers, sine plates and height gauges to verify part dimensions and tolerances.
- Generate detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records of inspection results.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to address nonconformance issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure product quality standards.
- Interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per engineering drawings and specifications.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of inspection processes, procedures, and work instructions.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 10 years of experience in the Quality field
- Minimum of 3 years performing advanced layout and first article inspections
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Experience working with controlled documents and quality systems
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- High School Diploma or Equivalent. Associate or Bachelors in a technical field preferred
Benefits and Perks:
- $33.65–43.25 per hour
- Medical Benefits
- Holidays
- Training & Growth
Your New Organization:
This organization is a modern machine shop located in Waterbury, CT. They serve multiple industries including small arms, medical, and automotive and are an industry leader in quality manufacturing and practices.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $33.65-43.25 per hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.

