Quality Assurance Associate

The available sources do not contain information about the verified current official company name.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Axel Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate for our client's team in an on-site contract role in Cincinnati, with potential transition to full-time after the assignment. The role supports a fast-paced fabrication/manufacturing environment where precision, consistency, and attention to detail are critical to delivering quality results.

Responsibilities include inspecting products, reading blueprints, performing in-process and final inspections, and documenting nonconformances.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists to verify products match orders.
• Uses basic measuring tools to confirm quality standards are met.
• Maintains thorough documentation and QA checklists.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with fabrication, warehouse, and shipping to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated products for dimensions, hole locations, and welds.
• Read blueprints and shop drawings to confirm order match.
• Perform in-process and final inspections prior to packaging/shipping.
• Use tape measures, calipers, gauges, and squares to verify quality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Gauges

Squares

Job description

The Axel Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate for our client's team. This is an on-site contract position, with the anticipation of being brought on full-time after the completion of a successful assignment. This role supports a fast-paced fabrication/manufacturing environment where precision, consistency, and attention to detail directly impact what gets delivered to customers. The QA Associate will be responsible for inspecting fabricated products, confirming materials match drawings and order requirements, documenting any nonconformances, and working closely with fabrication, warehouse, shipping, and project teams to resolve issues before product leaves the facility. If you enjoy hands-on inspection work and taking ownership of quality from start to finish, this is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated products for dimensions, hole locations, cuts, welds, finishes, and overall workmanship
• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists to confirm completed products match what was ordered
• Perform in-process and final inspections prior to packaging/shipping
• Use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, gauges, squares) to confirm quality standards
• Identify and document non-conforming material or fabrication errors
• Partner with fabrication teams and supervisors to correct quality issues before shipment
• Verify incoming materials meet specifications and are not damaged
• Maintain inspection records, QA checklists, and job documentation
• Assist in investigating customer complaints/returns or incorrectly fabricated materials to determine root cause
• Ensure products are properly labeled, packaged, and matched to the correct project/order
• Support quality procedures and continuous improvement efforts (especially recurring fabrication/shipping errors)
• Coordinate with Project Managers, fabrication, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure accurate deliveries

Requirements

• Experience inspecting fabrication or manufacturing products (construction-related experience preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists
• Proficiency using basic measuring tools (tape measure, calipers, gauges, squares)
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues
• Exposure to quality control procedures and continuous improvement is a plus

Compensation

• $50,000–$60,000/year(based on experience)

Additional Details:

This role involves ongoing coordination with multiple teams within the construction and fabrication environment. Candidates should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team to uphold high-quality standards.