2nd-Shift Quality Inspector - Defense Manufacturing

Hendrick Automotive Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Technical Solutions is hiring Quality Inspectors for the second shift (3:30pm-12:30am), Monday through Friday. The role involves detailed visual and dimensional inspections of formed, welded, coated, and assembled components to ensure compliance with drawings, contract requirements, and defense standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–5 years in quality inspection in manufacturing, with experience in visual weld inspection and reading engineering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing; defense/aerospace preferred.
• Experience performing visual weld inspection and inspecting powder-coated/painted parts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Proficiency with hand gages and basic inspection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and finished goods inspections per drawings and plans.
• Conduct heavy visual inspection of fabricated and welded components for weld presence and workmanship.
• Inspect welds for defects (cracks, porosity, undercut, etc.) per standards.
• Inspect surface finish and coating on powder-coated/painted parts for coverage and adhesion.
• Record inspection results and maintain objective evidence for audits.
• Support first article inspections and source inspections as needed.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 and defense contract requirements; follow security and document control procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Welding inspection knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Go/No-Go Gauges

Thickness Gauges

Radius Gauges

Job description

Hendrick Technical Solutions is hiring Quality Inspectors for the second shift (3:30pm-12:30am), Monday through Friday. The role involves detailed visual and dimensional inspections of formed, welded, coated, and assembled components to ensure compliance with drawings, contract requirements, and defense standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–5 years in quality inspection in manufacturing, with experience in visual weld inspection and reading engineering