Quality Assurance Inspector

Western States Machine Company; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Machine Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for a full-time, on-site role in Fairfield, OH. You will inspect components and finished equipment, ensuring adherence to specifications and customer requirements, while collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Ideal candidates bring strong QC/QA experience, proficiency with measurement tools, and a detail-oriented approach to documenting nonconformances and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Quality Control and Inspection to verify parts, assemblies, and equipment against standards and drawings.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Management to support consistent processes, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Quality Auditing practices to assist with internal checks and compliance with company and industry requirements.
• Proficiency with measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and capability to identify and document nonconformances clearly.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in industrial or heavy equipment manufacturing is preferred; experience with rotating machinery or mechanical systems is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification in quality or manufacturing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and finished equipment to ensure they meet established specifications, standards, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and service teams to address quality issues and verify corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and support audits including documenting nonconformances and root-cause analyses.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of inspection processes and quality procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Quality auditing

Measurement tools

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

High school diploma

Quality certification beneficial

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certification in quality/manufacturing

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Company Description

Western States Machine Company has been providing engineered centrifugal solutions to industrial processors since 1917. The company designs, manufactures, and supports high-performance centrifuge systems for sugar, chemical, pharmaceutical, botanical, and other industrial applications. With more than 100 years of experience and over 6,000 installations worldwide, Western States offers deep application expertise and reliable equipment. The organization delivers long‑term support across the entire equipment lifecycle, including testing, startup, parts, service, rebuilding, modernization, and technical assistance. Western States is committed to lifetime support of its equipment and never obsoletes any machine.

Role Description

The Quality Assurance Inspector is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Fairfield, OH. This position is responsible for inspecting components and finished equipment to ensure they meet established specifications, standards, and customer requirements. Daily activities include performing visual and dimensional inspections, using measurement tools and gauges, documenting inspection results, and communicating nonconformances to relevant team members. The role involves collaborating with engineering, production, and service teams to address quality issues, support root cause analysis, and verify corrective actions. The Quality Assurance Inspector also contributes to maintaining quality records, supporting audits, and continuously improving inspection processes and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Quality Control and Inspection to verify parts, assemblies, and equipment against standards and drawings.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Management to support consistent processes, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Quality Auditing practices to assist with internal checks and compliance with company and industry requirements.
• Proficiency with measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and capability to identify and document nonconformances clearly.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in industrial or heavy equipment manufacturing is preferred; experience with rotating machinery or mechanical systems is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification in quality or manufacturing is beneficial.