Precision Fabrication Inspector – Metals & Weldments (Up to $31/hr)

Mindscope; Ashwaubenon (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindscope seeks a Precision Fabrication Inspector for metals and weldments in Ashwaubenon, WI. This permanent, direct-hire role offers competitive pay up to $31/hour DOE, with a 1st shift schedule in a modern, climate-controlled facility.

You will read CAD drawings, inspect sheet metal parts, and document results, collaborating with shipping and shop floor teams. Strong metrology skills and familiarity with cranes/forklifts are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on inspection or quality assurance in a metal job shop/contract manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in reading CAD drawings, shop blueprints, and weld/machining symbols.
• Metrology skills with calipers, micrometers, and standard inspection tooling.
• Excellent documentation with non-conformance logs and inspection reports.
• US Citizenship or Green Card; reside within a commuting distance of Green Bay, WI.

Responsibilities

• Inspect sheet metal parts, stainless/aluminum weldments, and precision components for dimensional and cosmetic accuracy.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering blueprints, weld symbols, and machining specs to verify requirements.
• Use precision measurement tools to verify tight tolerances.
• Identify and document non-conformances and complete itemized inspection reports.
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving and shop floor fabricators to prepare items for delivery.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts as required.

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CAD drawing interpretation

Inspection reports

Overhead cranes & forklifts experience

Job description

Precision Fabrication Inspector – Metals & Weldments (Up to $31/hr)

Job Order ID: 4814

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: $64480/Yr

Web Publication Date: 10/29/2026 12:00:00 AM

Job Location: Ashwaubenon, WI 54115

Job Function:

Precision Fabrication Inspector – Metals & Weldments (Up to $31/hr)

Up to $31.00/hr (DOE) | Green Bay, Wisconsin area | 1st Shift | Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour starting base (commensurate with inspection & prints literacy) + comprehensive benefits package
• Requirements/Residency: United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; must reside within a daily commuting radius of Green Bay, Wisconsin
• Work Pattern/Schedule: 1st Shift full-time schedule with reliable daytime hours
• Environment/Travel: Modern, clean, climate-controlled custom manufacturing facility; zero travel required
• Tech Stack/Equipment: Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CAD drawing interpretation, inspection reports, material handling (overhead cranes & forklifts)
• Company Profile: Premier, high-spec custom metal fabrication leader serving stable, elite sectors (medical, food/dairy, aerospace, marine, material handling)

Elevate your quality assurance career with a premier, high-spec custom metal fabrication leader serving stable, elite sectors including medical, food/dairy, aerospace, marine, and advanced material handling. Operating out of a highly modernized, clean, and fully climate-controlled manufacturing facility in southeastern Wisconsin, our client is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector. This direct-hire role offers exceptional job security, continuous investment in your professional skills, and a culture that completely avoids the high-stress chaos of high-volume manufacturing environments.

If you are an experienced inspector or skilled metal fabrication professional looking for a stable, high-precision environment, this opportunity represents a major quality-of-life upgrade. Because our client partners with high-margin, high-spec industries, the emphasis floor-wide is on zero-defect precision and craftsmanship. The company culture is fiercely family-oriented and team-focused, offering clear long-term stability and supportive leadership that rewards technical mastery.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Precision Part Inspection: Thoroughly reviewing manufactured sheet metal parts, stainless/aluminum weldments, and precision machine components for exact dimensional and cosmetic accuracy.
• Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Reading and interpreting complex CAD drawings, engineering blueprints, weld symbols, and machining specifications to verify customer requirements.
• Metrology & Tooling: Utilizing precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and other inspection devices to verify tight tolerances.
• Non-Conformance Tracking: Identifying and documenting part non-conformances, completing itemized inspection reports, and logging accurate labor/part records.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Working closely with shipping/receiving and shop floor fabricators to prepare inspected items for timely customer delivery.
• Material Handling: Safely operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts as required to position and inspect heavy components and weldments.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Quality Experience: 3+ years of hands-on inspection or quality assurance experience in a custom metal job shop or contract manufacturing environment (strong fabrication candidates willing to train will also be considered).
• Print & Symbol Literacy: Proven competency in reading CAD drawings, shop blueprints, and interpreting standard weld/machining symbols.
• Metrology Skills: Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and standard mechanical inspection tooling.
• Documentation & Detail: Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate non-conformance logs and itemized inspection documentation.
• Residency & Compliance: US Citizenship or Green Card holder status required; must reside within a daily commuting distance of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Multi-Material Expertise: Background in inspecting varied alloys, specifically stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum fabrications.
• Material Handling Certification: Prior experience operating forklifts and overhead bridge cranes in an industrial setting.
• Lean & 5S Mindset: Experience working within structured 5S environments and quality management tracking systems.