Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/ Objective:

The Quality Control (QC) Inspector ensures that fabricated metal parts and machined components adhere to strict engineering specifications, blueprints, and quality standards. They perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring tools, documentation, and quarantining non-conforming items to ensure only high-quality products are delivered to customers.

Job Requirements:

• Inspection Activities: Perform incoming raw material inspection, in-process, and final inspection of machined and fabricated parts.
• Measurement and Testing: Utilize precision instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints.
• Non-Conformance Handling: Identify, tag, and quarantine defective parts or materials, ensuring they do not advance in production or ship.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed, accurate records of inspection results, including creating inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and Certificates of Conformance (COC).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience / Education:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Previous experience as a Quality Control Inspector in a sheet metal fabrication and machining shop is required. Experience in fabrication and machining is a plus
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and utilizing advanced measuring instruments.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent visual inspection abilities to identify defects like cracks, pits, or welding errors.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting defects and working with teams.
• May require lifting, standing, and movement throughout the facility
• Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Overtime as required by workload and customer demand

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend, and regularly wear safety PPE properly, such as respirators, hearing and eye protection, and safety footwear. Required to be standing for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.