Quality Control Inspector

Carsonvalleynv; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health, dental, andVision

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation

Sick leave

401K matching up to 5%

Job summary

American International Tooling is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our QA team in Minden, NV. You will inspect incoming and outgoing products with precision tools and verify conformance to blueprints and work orders.

Responsibilities include first article, in-process and final inspections, reporting results, and communicating findings to production for continuous improvement. Requires 1–5+ years QA and a HS diploma, with calibration knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–5+ years of quality assurance and/or control experience.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodology.

Responsibilities

• Operate micrometers, height gauges, calipers, Keyence equipment and CMM to inspect parts.
• Test manufactured products to ensure conformance with requirements and specifications.
• Prepare specification test reports documenting results.
• Ensure first article, in-process and final inspections on each production run.
• Record inspection results and summarize re-works and wastes.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Blueprints comprehension

Communication skills

Quality inspection experience

Math skills

Hands-on measurement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Safety training in general industry

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Calipers

Keyence measuring equipment

CMM

Job description

Quality Control Inspector

Job Title: QC Inspector FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Department: Quality Assurance Reports To: QA/Distribution Mgr.

Salary Range: $19.00-$30.00 DOE Last Review Date: August 10, 2026

American International Tooling is actively hiring for a Quality Assurance/Control Inspector. We have experienced unprecedented growth and require qualified applicants. We are located in Minden, NV. We Offer competitive pay and benefits such as company paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per year, vacation, and sick leave, up to 5% 401K matching. This is a full-time, day-shift position generally working Monday-Friday from 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

• company paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 paid holidays per year
• vacation
• sick leave
• up to 5% 401K matching

General Summary

A Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for checking the incoming and outgoing products for the company by conducting tests using a variety of precision measuring instruments or against fixed samples. Checks dimensions and finishes against blueprint or work order specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be proficient in the operation of various micrometers, height gauges, calipers, Keyence measuring equipment, and CMM.
• Test manufactured products to assure conformance with requirements and specifications.
• Test new parts to evaluate adaptation to company’s products.
• Perform quality tests on products and prepare specification test reports.
• Ensure a first article, in-process and final inspection is performed on each production run.
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database.
• Accepting or rejecting finished products and discussing inspection results with the production team.
• Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discarding any that does not meet requirements.
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training.
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

This job description in no way implies that the duties listed here are the only ones the employee can be required to perform. Employees are expected to perform other tasks and duties directly and/or indirectly related to the assigned job given by the manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Strong leadership skills and teamwork mentality.
• Time management.
• Results driven.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Technical skills and ability to understand blueprints, documents, and manuals.
• Proven experience as a quality inspector or relevant role.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodology.
• Knowledge of basic math and computer skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle or feel product for burrs or surface finish.
• Frequently required to walk and stand; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit and stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch.
• Frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-5+ years of experience in quality assurance and/or control.
• Training in general industry safety.
• Working in a manufacturing environment.

*Job offers are contingent upon the completion of a QC assessment test and acceptable results of a background check, and successful drug screening.*