2nd Shift Quality Inspector - Coatings

Oerlikon; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and prescription

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 12

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

12 holidays

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking an Inspector 1 for 2nd shift to perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of coated parts. You will measure coating thickness, assess surface quality, review drawings, and document results to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

The role involves working with coating technicians, supporting CAPA, and helping maintain inspections and procedures in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade education preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, or coatings preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, or similar equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy; basic knowledge of ISO quality systems is a plus.
• Experience with MS Word and Internet Explorer.
• Able to lift up to 44lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and handle parts throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of customer parts before and after coating.
• Inspect parts for surface quality, defects, and dimensional conformity.
• Measure coating thickness, adhesion, roughness, hardness, and other characteristics using appropriate inspection equipment.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Conduct coating performance and quality tests in accordance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Identify nonconforming material and initiate appropriate disposition actions.
• Ensure inspection results meet established acceptance criteria.
• Accurately document inspection and test results in Oerlikon’s quality systems.
• Maintain full traceability of parts, inspection results, and job records.
• Support internal and external audits as required (ISO 9001, customer audits, etc.).
• Communicate quality concerns to production, engineering, and operations teams.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, rework, and scrap.
• Help maintain and improve inspection procedures and standard work instructions.
• Work closely with coating technicians and other team members to support production flow.
• Verify proper handling, masking, fixturing, and packaging of customer parts.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade education preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Microscopes

Inspection tools

MS Word

ISO quality systems

Job description

Oerlikon is seeking an Inspector 1 for 2nd shift to perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of coated parts. You will measure coating thickness, assess surface quality, review drawings, and document results to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

The role involves working with coating technicians, supporting CAPA, and helping maintain inspections and procedures in a dynamic manufacturing environment.