Quality Control Inspector $22+ DOE 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control Inspector

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:40 PM

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process components, assemblies, and finished products to ensure they meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards. This role works closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to identify defects, document issues, and support continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, fabricated parts, assemblies, and finished products.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and work instructions.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Conduct visual inspections for defects, damage, workmanship, and finish.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials or products.
• Work with Production and Engineering to investigate quality issues and determine root causes.
• Verify rework and corrective actions have been completed properly.
• Monitor production processes for compliance with quality requirements.
• Assist with audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain inspection equipment and ensure measuring tools are properly calibrated.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in quality control, manufacturing inspection, machining, fabrication, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of dimensional tolerances and basic inspection methods.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Basic computer skills and accurate data-entry abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or deviations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production and management teams.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within established quality procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Mechanical inspection or fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with CMM or advanced inspection equipment.
• Experience with ERP, QMS, or inspection documentation systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Ability to lift and move inspection equipment and materials as needed.
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, noise, dust, and normal production conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to perform visual and dimensional inspections requiring close attention to detail.

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