Quality Inspector

IFab Corporation•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting, testing, and ensuring the quality of metal parts and components throughout the manufacturing process. This includes assessing materials, processes, and final products to verify compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in quality control or a related field is preferred.
2+ years of experience in quality control or inspection within a metal manufacturing environment.
Understanding of metalworking processes such as welding, casting, forging, machining, or stamping.
Experience using various precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and CMM machines.
High attention to detail to detect defects or variations in materials or finished products.
Strong analytical skills to identify root causes of quality issues and propose solutions.
Good written and verbal communication skills to report findings and collaborate with teams.
Ability to interpret blueprints, and specifications.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming raw materials (metals) to ensure they meet quality standards.
Perform dimensional checks, visual inspections, and mechanical tests on parts at various stages of production.
Conduct surface and finish inspections to ensure quality in metal parts (e.g., checking for defects like cracks, dents, or rust).
Test for hardness, tensile strength, and other material properties using industry-standard equipment.
Use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine), and other precision instruments.
Record inspection results, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective actions in a clear and timely manner.
Prepare detailed reports for management, highlighting quality issues, potential risks, and improvement areas.
Document any deviations from specifications and ensure they are addressed in collaboration with the production team.
Maintain accurate records for compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes to improve quality control procedures.
Assist in developing and implementing quality control procedures to improve overall production quality.
Collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve product designs and manufacturing processes.
Ensure all products comply with ISO, ASTM, or other industry-specific standards.
Verify that products meet customer specifications and industry regulations (e.g., safety, performance standards).
Ensure the implementation of quality assurance systems to maintain high levels of consistency and reliability in products.
Work closely with production personnel to address and resolve quality issues promptly.
Provide feedback and support to manufacturing teams on best practices for quality standards.
Train and guide production staff on quality-related issues and ensure adherence to quality control protocols.