Job Title:

Fabrication Quality Control Inspector Job Category:

Full-Time Contract to

Hire Pay:

$25/hour

• $35/hour
• Depending on

Experience Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.

• 2:30 p.

m.

Reports To:

Director of Quality & Manufacturing Engineering Position Overview The Fabrication Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting fabricated components and subassemblies throughout the manufacturing process to ensure they meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements prior to entering production. This position performs dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of fabricated components including welded assemblies, bent sheet metal parts, machined components, powder-coated parts, and purchased materials. The Quality Control Inspector partners closely with Pre Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to identify nonconforming materials, support corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

Core Responsibilities:

Material Inspection :

Verify incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products to ensure they meet customer and regulatory specifications. o Inspect welded assemblies for workmanship, weld quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with engineering drawings. o Inspect sheet metal components for proper bends, hole locations, dimensions, and overall conformance. o Inspect powder-coated components for finish quality, coverage, adhesion, color consistency, and cosmetic appearance.

Quality Testing:

Select output samples and rigorously test them using precise measuring instruments (e.g. micrometers, calipers, gauges, squares, angle finders, thread gauges) and testing software.

Defect Documentation:

Record inspection results, maintain logs, and log defective items or non-conformances into the company's database and ERP /work order systems.

Process Monitoring :

o Supervise assembly and production lines to ensure they adhere to standard operating procedures and reject all products failing to meet expectations. o Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T (as applicable), work instructions, and inspection criteria

Team Collaboration:

Communicate findings to management and train production teams on quality measures to reduce rework and waste.

• Identify nonconforming materials and initiate appropriate containment procedures.
• Clearly communicate quality concerns to Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and the Director of Quality & Manufacturing Engineering.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
• Support supplier quality initiatives by documenting incoming material defects.
• Verify corrective actions have been implemented effectively.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and improving manufacturing quality.
• Assist with maintaining inspection records and supporting internal or customer audits.
• Coordinate inspection priorities to support production schedules.
• Work closely with Fabrication, Welding, Powder Coat, Assembly, and Engineering to resolve quality concerns.
• Perform first article inspections on new components or engineering changes.
• Verify proper identification, traceability, and disposition of inspected materials.
• Support inventory accuracy by identifying and segregating nonconforming materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area.
• Follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Report unsafe conditions or quality risks promptly. Requirements & Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical education in Manufacturing, Quality, Mechanical Technology, Welding, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred.
• Experience inspecting fabricated metal components strongly preferred.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, machining, powder coating, automotive, commercial truck or bus manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection techniques.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including: o Tape measures o Calipers o Micrometers o Combination squares o Height gauges o Thread gauges o Angle measurement tools
• Working knowledge of welding processes including MIG and TIG preferred.
• Basic understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes including press break, laser cutting, CNC, forming, welding, and powder coating.
• Experience using ERP systems and electronic work orders preferred.
• Attention to

Detail:

High focus required to spot minute flaws, operational deviations and nonconforming materials.

Technical Proficiency:

Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.

Mathematical and Mechanical Aptitude:

Strong basic math and mechanical skills for calibrating tools and calculating precise measurements along with solid understanding of manufacturing tolerances and quality standards.

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to become certified upon hire.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) (desirable)
• Six Sigma (desirable)
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and heavier materials with assistance.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to welding operations, powder coating, industrial noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to safely operate inspection equipment and wear required PPE.

Pay:

$25.00

• $35.

00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Westminster, MD 21158 (Required)

Work Location:

In person