Quality Control Inspector

About the Role

The mission of the Inspector is to identify, correct, and prevent quality defects from purchased material while operating within company safety guidelines. This role is Safety Sensitive and requires consistent adherence to safety regulations, PPE usage, and physical capability expectations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for internal and external defect prevention
• Verify product conformance through visual inspection, dimensional measurement, and performance measurement
• Function within the guidelines of the latest Quality Management System Procedure, Manual, and Quality Work Instructions
• Document and recommend corrective actions; verify product conformance and validate engineering design to identify root causes of non‑conformance
• Interact with all inspection areas to identify and prevent recurrence of non‑conforming material
• Understand product requirements, specifications, and applicable reference standards
• Evaluate product requirements and recommend changes when applicable
• Verify calibration of instruments and ensure they are within expiration date
• Detect and report defective materials, faulty operations, and unusual conditions
• Follow prescribed safety regulations and guidelines
• Complete documentation for rejected parts
• Interact with suppliers and purchasing teams to explain defects and improve quality of delivered materials
• Perform other duties as required or directed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• ASQ Certification and computer proficiency
• Mechanical Assembler (Heavy Equipment) — preferred in drilling industry
• Welder or Machinist experience
• Knowledge of calibrated instruments, mechanical tools, engineering drawings, and blueprint reading
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
• Working knowledge of receiving and production processes and ISO9001:2000‑based Quality Management Systems
• Background in manufacturing techniques: machining, fabrication, welding
• Understanding of ISO 9001, GD&T, drawing criteria, notes, and tolerances

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills (internal teams & suppliers)
• Strong writing, administrative, and analytical skills
• Effective Root Cause Analysis skills for corrective and preventive action
• Computer skills: Infor M3, WMS, Reject System, Calibration System, MS Office Suite, email, Access database development & data extraction
• Knowledge of PCR and Deviation processes, Calibration processes, and Quality Plans
• Inspection capability including machining tolerances and Brinell Hardness Tester
• Ability to assist with designing/developing quality gauging to improve efficiencies
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to stand for extended periods (minimum 8 hours)
• Ability to perform repetitive movement, bending, twisting, and use hands to handle tools or controls
• Ability to work in environments with distracting noise levels
• Work with internal teams and suppliers to propose improvements in quality and efficiency

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after start date
• Health care eligibility - including medical, dental, vision, prescription and telemedicine
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time

Schedule

Work Type: Onsite. Shift Timings: Standard Hours.