Quality Control - Quality Inspector

EFCO Formwork Solutions • Des Moines, IA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector conducts tests and inspections at various production stages to ensure EFCO products meet print tolerances and corporate standards, supporting continuous improvement in product reliability and consistency. The role includes inspection of finished goods, in-process parts, materials, and welds, as well as first-piece and incoming material inspections. The inspector records results, documents non-conformities, and maintains inspection logs to support traceability and corrective action tracking. The position works with Quality personnel and shop supervisors to identify root causes and recommend process or design changes, and may perform additional quality-related work as required. The position is classified as on-site. EFCO prioritizes team-member, visitor, and contractor health and safety, requiring participation in environmental, safety, and health activities, use of required personal protective equipment, safety training, and prompt reporting of hazards, unsafe practices, near misses, property damage, and injuries. The role has medium physical demands and may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads, working in varied environmental conditions, and wearing required PPE. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of quality inspection experience in metal fabrication or welding.
• Basic computer literacy, including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Proficiency with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and weld gauges, and with CMM operation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure with good judgment and confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the role’s physical and mental tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation, including medium physical work and specified lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling tasks.
• Ability to perform job functions at a company office or worksite, withstand environmental conditions such as heat, cold, wind, fumes, odors, gases, and noise, and wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished goods, in-process parts, materials, and welds for conformance to print specifications and tolerances.
• Conduct first-piece and incoming material inspections to uphold EFCO quality standards.
• Record inspection results, document non-conformities, and maintain inspection logs for traceability and corrective-action tracking.
• Collaborate with Quality department personnel and shop supervisors to identify root causes of quality issues.
• Recommend process or design changes to improve product consistency and efficiency.
• Perform additional inspections and quality-related tasks to support manufacturing and shipping processes.
• Participate in safety training and activities; wear required personal protective equipment; and promptly report hazards, unsafe work practices, near misses, property damage, and injuries.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required by business necessity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED