Quality Control Inspector

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 63,370,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day work week

Generous paid time off and holidays

401(k) employer match

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance with employer contribu.

Job summary

AVANTech, LLC is seeking a full-time Quality Inspector to perform receipt, in-process, and final inspections on manufactured components. You will verify certifications, inspect dimensions with precision tools, and ensure GD&T conformance per drawings.

You’ll maintain records and raise nonconformances with QA and engineering teams. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in quality inspection, and proficiency with inspection tools; ASME/AWS/NQA-1 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, or fabrication environment; nuclear or industrial fabrication preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME, AWS, or NQA-1 requirements a plus.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with ability to understand how components interact in assemblies.
• Hands-on experience using manual inspection tools and reading drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform receipt inspections on incoming materials and verify certifications and traceability.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision tools.
• Verify tolerances on machined components per drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections on fabricated components and assemblies.
• Review drawings, travelers, and procedures to determine inspection requirements.
• Identify, document, and assist in resolving nonconformances with QA and engineering.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support data package documentation.
• Communicate inspection status and quality concerns with project teams and QA leadership.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manufacturing

Reading drawings

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Full time, hourly, non-exempt. Salary range $22.00 - $27.00/hr based on experience and skill level. Rich benefit package, paid time off and flexible hours. This is a brief video about our company that demonstrates our mission and some of the products we manufacture:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmsLx_fotIE

Who We Are:

AVANTech, LLC solves some of the most challenging problems in the water industry - from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdownto implementing patented first of its kind technology. Our projects include industrial water recycling at government sites. AVANTech's goal is to improve the environment around us and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatment solutions.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform receipt inspections on incoming materials, including verifying certifications (CMTRs, CofCs), physical attributes, and traceability
• Perform detailed dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, heigh gauges, and other precision tools
• Verify tolerances on machined and fabricated components per drawings and GD&T requirements
• Conduct in-process and final inspections on fabricated components and assemblies in the finishing area (e.g., coatings, cleaning, tagging, packaging)
• Review drawings, specifications, travelers, and procedures to determine inspection requirements
• Identify, document, and assist in resolving nonconformances in coordination with QA and engineering
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support data package documentation
• Communicate inspection status and quality concerns effectively with project teams, fabrication staff, and QA leadership

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
• 2+years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, or fabrication environment; nuclear or industrial fabrication preferred
• Familiarity with ASME, AWS, or NQA-1 requirements a plus
• Proven mechanical aptitude with ability to understand how components interact in assemblies
• Hands-on experience using manual inspection tools (e.g. calipers, tape measures, micrometer, protractors, thread gauges)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, BOMs, travelers, and inspection criteria
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF markup tools
• Forklift or material handling experience desirable but not required

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience inspecting skids, piping, or mechanical assemblies in a regulated industry
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) per ASME Y14.5
• Knowledge of torque vales, bolting practices, and pipe fitting alignment
• Experience supporting mechanical fit-up verifications during pre-assembly or mock-up
• Comfortable troubleshooting basic mechanical issues related to fabrication or installation

Benefits:

• 4 day work week, with possible overtime
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Great opportunity for advancement with a growing company
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance with employer contributions.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match

AVANTech, LLC is an Afffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer