Quality Assurance Inspector — 4-Day Week, Stop-Work

Owen Industries; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Life/AD&D and Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays + PTO accrual

Job summary

MVS Metals, part of Owen Industries, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector for a 1st shift in Sioux City, IA. You will perform weekly gauge checks, inspect parts, and verify data across the floor to sustain top-quality production.

You’ll have authority to stop production when standards fail and work with the Quality Manager on issues. A 4-day Mon–Thu schedule offers early home time and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in manufacturing or quality assurance — if you have the right mindset and attention to detail, we'll teach you the rest
• Comfortable reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Basic proficiency with computers and Excel
• Hawk-eyed attention to detail with the discipline to follow processes consistently
• Strong communicator who can give and receive feedback professionally
• Ability to stay organized and composed under pressure
• Available and committed to a consistent 1st shift, 4-day schedule

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly tool and gauge checks to ensure measurement accuracy across the floor
• Verify operator forms and system entries to confirm everything lines up
• Conduct random inspections on flat, formed, and machined parts — checking against customer specifications
• Approve conforming parts with your official QC sticker, or flag and quarantine anything that doesn't make the cut
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to investigate suspect materials and resolve issues
• Complete final visual inspections and verify shipping details for accuracy
• Exercise full stop-work authority when quality standards aren't met — you're empowered to protect our reputation
• Support special projects and pitch in where the team needs you

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Quality mindset

Communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Excel

Job description

MVS Metals, part of Owen Industries, seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector for a 1st shift in Sioux City, IA. You will perform weekly gauge checks, inspect parts, and verify data across the floor to sustain top-quality production.

You’ll have authority to stop production when standards fail and work with the Quality Manager on issues. A 4-day Mon–Thu schedule offers early home time and strong benefits.