Quality Inspector - Welding

Quality Inspector- Welding

Come join the Toledo Tool & Die team! Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has three facilities in the Toledo area, one in Maumee, Ohio, and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding Quality Inspector- Welding to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Hours for this position are typically:

• 1st shift Monday – Friday 4:00AM – 2:00PM
• 2nd shift Monday – Friday 2:00PM – 12:00AM

*Must be available to work overtime (daily, weekend & some holidays) *

What Toledo Tool & Die can offer you:

• $19.50/hr
• $1.50 shift premium (2nd shift)
• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

What makes you a great fit for this position:

• Previous experience with Inspecting MIG welding
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Consistent attendance
• Willingness to learn
• Safety minded

Key responsibilities:

The Quality Inspector - Welding is responsible for inspecting welded components throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with customer quality standards. This position focuses on identifying weld defects, documenting inspection findings, collecting quality data, and working with production teams to reduce rework and improve welding processes.

The Quality Inspector - Welding will inspect robotic and manually repaired welds, determine whether welds meet customer requirements, and communicate findings to production, quality, and engineering teams.

Essential job functions:

• Perform visual inspections of robotic and manually repaired welds.
• Identify weld defects including porosity, lack of fill, undercut, missed welds, burn-through, and other common welding discontinuities.
• Evaluate welds against customer specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Mark weld locations requiring repair or rework.
• Verify repaired welds meet quality standards before release.
• Collect and document weld defect data to identify trends and recurring quality issues.
• Communicate inspection findings with welders, supervisors, engineers, and quality personnel.
• Assist in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce weld defects and rework.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Education & experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, welding, fabrication, quality inspection, or related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of MIG welding processes.
• Ability to recognize common weld defects and quality concerns.
• Experience reading work instructions, blueprints, customer specifications, or quality standards preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make consistent quality decisions.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.

General skills/experience:

• Ability to visually inspect parts and identify defects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and make objective quality decisions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Ability to document findings accurately and consistently.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.