Quality Control Inspector
About The Position
The Quality Control Inspector ensures custom manufactured products meet client specifications and company quality standards. This hands-on shop floor role inspects structural steel, electrical assemblies, and fabricated components throughout production, from incoming materials through final release, for power distribution buildings serving oil and gas, marine, and energy clients. The inspector works directly with welders, fabricators, and assembly technicians to identify issues early, coordinates with Engineering on quality concerns, and serves as the quality gatekeeper before products ship. The position is based on the production floor and involves travel between the company’s three facilities in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Overtime may be required based on production demands, including extended shifts, weekends, or holidays. This is an hourly, FLSA non-exempt role.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience performing quality control of structural and electrical assemblies in an electrical-type equipment manufacturing environment, such as switchboard, motor control center, or controller manufacturing.
- Ability to travel between facilities in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
- Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of company products and equipment, and ability to use tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets or sockets, tape measures, and torque wrenches.
- Knowledge of processes related to the company’s products.
- Ability to recognize unsafe work habits and understand OSHA regulations.
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
- Intermediate math skills, including the ability to calculate figures, discounts, proportions, and areas.
- Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office Business Suite.
- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
- Ability to conduct product, service, or process tests and inspections to evaluate quality or performance.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
- Manual dexterity to occasionally handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience applying ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
- ASQ certification in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
- ISO Internal Auditor certification.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, and work for conformance to client specifications.
- Measure product dimensions using instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
- Read blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or required measuring instruments.
- Conduct As-Built Quality Reviews to ensure finished products meet or exceed client expectations for quality, uniformity, and reliability.
- Facilitate timely resolution of product quality issues as a liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing Managers, and/or Production Foremen.
- Coordinate UL labeling of products and assist during UL and other third-party inspections.
- Work with the Manufacturing Manager to develop an understanding of company policies and procedures and ISO 9001 standards.
- Assist the Manufacturing Manager in handling customer complaints in a timely and effective manner.
- Assist in developing and maintaining policies that enhance process compliance and ensure product quality.
- Follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and correct or report unsafe conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
