Lead Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

The Lead Quality Control Inspector serves as the primary point of contact for all quality operations within a manufacturing environment supporting the oil and gas industry. This role oversees inspection processes, ensures compliance with customer and regulatory standards, and leads quality initiatives related to pipe, valves, fittings, and pipeline components across the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily quality control operations across all shop floor activities to ensure consistent and reliable inspection processes.
• Supervise, train, and support quality inspectors to maintain high performance, accountability, and adherence to established quality procedures.
• Perform and oversee inspections of raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods to verify conformity to specifications and standards.
• Inspect pipe, valves, fittings, and related components to ensure compliance with oil and gas industry specifications and customer requirements.
• Review blueprints, customer specifications, and work orders to verify product quality, dimensional accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and quality documentation to ensure full traceability and support audits and customer inquiries.
• Identify non-conformances, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Coordinate closely with production, engineering, and shipping teams to support quality objectives and ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Analyze quality trends, investigate recurring issues, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
• Promote, enforce, and model safety and quality standards across the facility to foster a culture of safe and reliable operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Hands-on experience working with pipe, valves, fittings, or pipeline-related products.
• Previous leadership or lead-level experience in a quality-focused environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as API, ISO, or similar frameworks.
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to maintain accurate, detailed inspection records.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with inspectors, production, engineering, and shipping teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment that supports the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in inspection of pipeline components, including pipe, valves, and fittings.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and quality trend analysis.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members to enhance quality awareness and performance.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing organization that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement at every level. The company fosters a culture of accountability and teamwork, where your expertise in quality control has a direct impact on product reliability and customer satisfaction. You will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated inspection team, collaborate across departments, and contribute to ongoing process improvements in a dynamic industrial environment.

Work Environment

This role operates in an industrial shop environment that can be hot, dusty, and loud at times. You will regularly lift up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and spend most of your shift standing, walking, bending, and using hands and tools for inspection tasks. The position requires consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times to ensure safety while working around manufacturing equipment and materials.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tulsa, OK.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tulsa,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.