Experienced Sheet Metal Quality Technician

Starflex Precision Manufacturing; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Starflex Fabrication seeks an experienced Quality Technician to join the shop floor team, focusing on sheet metal fabrication. You will read prints, inspect parts, identify issues, and collaborate with production to correct them.

The role covers laser cutting, forming, welding, hardware installation, and powder coating, with emphasis on first-piece, in-process, and final inspections and strict record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal fabrication quality inspection.
• Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement.
• Able to interpret dimensional tolerances and weld symbols.
• Detail-oriented with accurate documentation.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and records.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections against drawings, specifications, and router requirements.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, hole locations, bend angles, hardware placement, and assembly fit.
• Inspect welded assemblies for dimensional accuracy, weld location, weld size, and workmanship issues.
• Check powder-coated parts for finish quality and coating requirements.
• Record inspection results clearly and maintain traceable quality records.
• Identify and segregate nonconforming material, document discrepancies, and communicate issues.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor calibration status of measuring equipment and report out-of-calibration items.
• Work with production, engineering, and quality to resolve problems and prevent defects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality inspection

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Angle gauges

Pin gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

Starflex Fabrication is seeking an experienced Quality Technician with a strong background in sheet metal fabrication. We need someone who can read a print, accurately inspect a part, recognize a problem, and work with production to get it corrected.This is a hands-on shop floor position supporting laser cutting, forming, welding, hardware installation, and powder coating. You must be comfortable inspecting individual components and completed assemblies in a job shop with changing customer requirements.ResponsibilitiesPerform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections against customer drawings, specifications, and router requirements.Verify dimensions, tolerances, hole locations, bend angles, hardware placement, and assembly fit.Inspect welded assemblies for dimensional accuracy, weld location, weld size, and visible workmanship issues.Check powder-coated parts for finish quality and specified coating requirements.Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle gauges, pin gauges, and other inspection equipment.Read engineering drawings and weld symbols, and verify the correct drawing revision.Record inspection results clearly and maintain traceable quality records.Identify and segregate nonconforming material, document discrepancies, and promptly communicate issues.Verify reworked parts before release.Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.Monitor measuring equipment calibration status and report damaged or out-of-calibration equipment.Work directly with production, engineering, and quality personnel to resolve problems and prevent repeat defects.QualificationsPrevious hands-on quality inspection experience in sheet metal fabrication is required.Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills.Working knowledge of laser-cut, formed, welded, and powder-coated parts.Ability to interpret dimensional tolerances and weld symbols.Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and communicate clearly with shop personnel.Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation habits.Basic computer skills for entering inspection results and maintaining records.Preferred Experience — Not RequiredISO 9001 quality systems.First article inspections, PPAP documentation, and corrective action reporting.Inspection of complex welded assemblies.Portable measuring arms or other advanced inspection equipment.Familiarity with GD&T.Physical RequirementsThe position involves standing and walking throughout the shop, handling parts, and bending or reaching to inspect components and assemblies. Essential duties must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.To ApplySubmit your resume and describe your sheet metal inspection experience, the measuring equipment you have used, and the types of parts or assemblies you have inspected.You should be proficient in:Quality Inspection ExperienceQuality Control ExperienceISO 9001 Certification ExperienceMachines & technologies you'll use:2D DrawingsMeasurement GaugesCalipers and Micrometers