Quality Inspector - Precision Metal Fabrication

About the Role

Titanium Fabrication (TiFab) is looking for a hands-on Quality Inspector to support the inspection of precision fabricated and machined components used in defense, chemical processing, and industrial applications.

This role combines shop floor inspection with quality documentation, giving you ownership of the entire quality process from incoming material through final shipment. If you enjoy solving problems, working directly with production teams, and ensuring customers receive exceptional products, this is an excellent opportunity.

What You'll Do

- Perform dimensional inspections throughout fabrication and machining operations

- Inspect incoming raw materials and verify conformance to purchase orders and certifications

- Conduct in-process and final inspections on fabricated assemblies

- Witness fit-up inspections and approve work before production continues

- Maintain complete material traceability throughout manufacturing

- Prepare customer quality documentation, inspection reports, and turnover packages

- Work directly with customer inspectors during audits and witness inspections

- Coordinate quality activities with engineering, production, purchasing, and sales

- Perform vendor inspections when required

- Help resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives

Must-Have Skills and Experience

These are required for consideration.

- 3+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing

- Experience using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and gauges

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints

- Experience with dimensional inspection and quality documentation

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

These are preferred but not required.

- Welding inspection experience

- Machining inspection experience

- CMM experience

- NDT certifications (PT Level II, UT Level II, RT Level II)

- Military or defense manufacturing experience

- ASME, AWS, or military specification knowledge

- Material traceability experience

- Experience supporting customer or third-party inspections

Who You Are

- You enjoy being on the production floor rather than sitting behind a desk all day.

- You take pride in finding issues before they become customer problems.

- You're comfortable working with machinists, welders, engineers, and customers.

- You thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments where quality matters.

Additional Details

- Salary: $85,000-$110,000

- Schedule: 9/80 schedule (e/o Friday off)

- Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account

- Industry: Precision manufacturing supporting defense, chemical, and industrial customers.