Quality Weld Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Inspector

Location: Louisville, KY

Pay: $23 to $25

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:00am to 2:30pm, occasional Saturdays

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire / Direct Hire

Position Overview

Snelling Staffing is currently seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector for a growing manufacturing operation in Louisville, KY. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager and plays a key role in ensuring products meet engineering specifications, ASME code requirements, and company quality standards throughout the manufacturing and warehouse process.

The ideal candidate will have prior manufacturing experience, strong blueprint-reading abilities, and experience using precision measuring tools. This role requires excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work closely with production teams, suppliers, and third-party inspectors.
Occasional travel, overtime, nights, and weekends may be required based on production demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on incoming materials, weldments, and completed assemblies
• Ensure products are inspected at designated hold points before advancing through production
• Verify products meet engineering specifications and ASME code requirements
• Notify production teams of accepted or rejected materials and products
• Generate and maintain non-conformance reports
• Verify material test reports against engineering and ASME requirements
• Maintain organized physical and digital quality documentation
• Compile data books using inspection and testing reports
• Communicate quality concerns and inspection results across departments
• Work closely with suppliers, production teams, management, and third-party inspectors
• Assist with additional office and shop duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and technical drawings
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and hardness testers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely work in an industrial environment while wearing required PPE
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division I standards
• Welding and metal fabrication experience or knowledge
• Experience with quality documentation and data book compilation

Why Work With Snelling?

Snelling Staffing has been connecting talented professionals with leading employers for decades. We are committed to helping candidates find long-term opportunities where they can grow and succeed.