Quality Control Inspector

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for verifying that fabricated metal parts and assemblies meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and internal quality standards. This role performs in-process and final inspections, documents results, and works closely with production to identify and resolve quality issues. The inspector plays a key role in preventing defects, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Testing

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on fabricated parts and assemblies
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and specifications using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
• Inspect welds, finishes, coatings, and overall workmanship against specifications and standards
• Conduct visual and functional inspections as required

Print & Specification Interpretation

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T symbols, and work instructions
• Validate that part features meet tolerances, hole locations, bend angles, and assembly requirements
• Ensure correct revision levels and specifications are being followed

Documentation & Reporting

• Record inspection results accurately in ERP, quality systems, or inspection reports
• Complete first article inspection reports (FAIRs) and other customer-required documentation
• Maintain traceability of materials and inspection records where required

Nonconformance Management

• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material
• Issue nonconformance reports (NCRs) and support root cause investigations
• Work with production and engineering to disposition nonconforming parts (rework, scrap, use-as-is)

In-Process Quality Support

• Provide real-time feedback to operators and supervisors on quality issues
• Verify setup accuracy on initial runs (first-piece inspection)
• Support corrective actions to prevent recurring defects

Calibration & Equipment Care

• Ensure inspection tools are calibrated and maintained properly
• Report damaged or out-of-calibration equipment

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits
• Identify trends in defects and recommend preventive measures
• Support lean and process improvement activities

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2–5+ years of quality inspection experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing
• Experience with welding, forming, machining, or finishing processes preferred
• Experience with advanced inspection equipment
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality standards
• Welding inspection familiarity (AWS standards)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges)
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including GD&T interpretation
• Familiarity with ERP or quality management systems
• Basic computer skills (data entry, Excel, inspection reporting)