Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control Inspector

Department: Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Johnstown, PA

Reporting To: Tyler Zabrucky

Compensation: $23.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying that products, materials, testing activities, and manufacturing processes comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements. This position supports quality inspection and testing activities associated with mechanical snubber testing, materials verification, chemistry testing, tensile testing, radiological hot shop operations, calibration control, and general manufacturing operations. The Quality Inspector works closely with Operations, Engineering, and Laboratory personnel to ensure product quality and compliance.

What You Will Do

• Perform visual, dimensional, and documentation inspections to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Inspect incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products for conformance to applicable requirements.
• Review and approve manufacturing and testing records, travelers, inspection reports, and certification packages.
• Witness and document mechanical snubber testing, tensile testing, chemistry verification, and other laboratory activities as required.
• Support quality oversight of radiological hot shop activities in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Verify material traceability throughout receiving, processing, testing, and final shipment activities.
• Ensure measuring and test equipment is calibrated, properly identified, and maintained in accordance with established requirements.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials and products.
• Assist with investigation of nonconformances, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory assessments.
• Review customer requirements and provide quality input during contract review and order processing activities.
• Maintain quality records and inspection documentation for accurate retrieval and retention.
• Interface with customers, auditors, suppliers, engineering, operations, and laboratory personnel regarding quality-related issues.

Promote a strong safety culture and comply with all radiological, environmental, and safety requirements.

What You Will Have

Capabilities

• Ability to use precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, pressure gauges, and related inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and inspection criteria.
• Ability to evaluate test data and inspection results and accurately document findings.
• Ability to identify nonconforming conditions and recommend appropriate actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Quality Inspection, Manufacturing Quality, Testing, Laboratory Quality, or a related technical field.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ASME, NQA-1, or similar regulated quality program preferred.
• Experience performing mechanical, dimensional, materials, or laboratory inspections preferred.
• Experience reviewing material certifications, test reports, calibration records, and manufacturing documentation preferred.
• Previous experience in nuclear, power generation, industrial testing, or radiological environments is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with tensile testing, material chemistry verification, mechanical testing, or calibration systems.
• Familiarity with radiological controls, radioactive material handling, or hot shop operations.
• Experience with corrective action systems and nonconformance reporting.