Quality Control Inspector

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR 

Location: Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour DOE
Shift: Monday - Friday with opportunity for overtime on Saturday

Position Overview

An established manufacturing and engineering company is seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector to oversee inspection processes and ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and production specifications. This position will serve as a key quality resource within the facility and will work closely with machining and production personnel to maintain product quality standards.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive machining knowledge, strong blueprint-reading abilities, and hands-on experience with manual inspection equipment. Candidates with both manual machining and CNC machining backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections on machined aluminum, stainless steel, brass, copper, and other manufactured components
• Verify dimensional tolerances using precision measurement equipment
• Interpret engineering prints, drawings, and specifications
• Complete inspection reports and quality documentation accurately
• Monitor production quality throughout the manufacturing process
• Maintain calibration records and organization of inspection tools and gauges
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions when quality issues arise
• Provide guidance and support to machining personnel regarding quality requirements
• Collaborate with management to improve production quality and reduce defects
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility
• Train and mentor production personnel on inspection methods and quality standards as needed

Qualifications

• 10+ years of machining, manufacturing quality, or inspection experience preferred
• Extensive manual machining experience strongly preferred
• CNC machining background required
• Experience inspecting precision machined components
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge preferred
• Proficiency using:
  • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Depth Micrometers
  • Comparators
  • Hardness Testers
• Ability to maintain detailed quality documentation
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with CMM equipment is preferred but not required; training may be provided for qualified candidates

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout a manufacturing facility for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive inspection and measurement activities with attention to detail

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off

Preferred Experience

• Manual Machinist
• CNC Machinist
• Quality Inspector
• Quality Technician
• Manufacturing Supervisor
• Precision Measurement & Inspection
• Blueprint Reading
• GD&T
• ISO Quality Environments