Quality Control Inspector-Industrial Manufacturing

Always There Personnel; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Always There Personnel is hiring a QC Inspector for an industrial manufacturing environment in Mansfield, TX. This full-time, 1st shift role involves rigorous quality checks on barrels to meet API specs, with a hot, physically demanding production floor and overtime opportunities.

You will use air gauges, thread gauges, and fiber-optic lights, document data accurately, and collaborate with supervisors and engineers to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Learn quickly and take on more responsibility
• Comfortable around industrial chemicals with appropriate PPE
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to read, write, and document clearly
• Team player with good communication

Responsibilities

• Inspect plated barrels for surface finish, defects, and dimensional accuracy
• Measure and document data with precision using inspection tools
• Identify defects and document issues for production
• Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisors and engineering

Tools

Air gauges

Thread gauges

Fiber-optic inspection lights

Job description

QC Inspector - Industrial Manufacturing (Hands-On, Fast-Paced Environment)

Full-Time-1st shift
Competitive Pay rate:$20-$24 DOE | Overtime Available

This is NOT a desk job.

If you're looking for something easy, keep scrolling.

If you take pride in precision, can handle a fast-paced industrial environment, and want to be part of a team that delivers high-quality work every single day - keep reading.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a QC Inspector, you are the final checkpoint before product hits the customer. You are responsible for making sure every barrel meets strict quality and API specifications - no shortcuts.

Your day will include:

• Inspecting plated barrels forsurface finish, defects, and dimensional accuracy
• Using precision tools likeair gauges, thread gauges, and fiber-optic inspection lights
• Measuring and documenting data with accuracy (no guessing here)
• Identifying defects and clearly documenting issues for production
• Communicating directly with supervisors and engineering on quality concerns
• Maintaining and calibrating inspection equipment
• Keeping your inspection area clean, organized, and ready to go

The Reality of the Job (Read This Carefully)

We believe in being upfront so there are no surprises:

• Hot environment - this is a production floor, not climate-controlled
• Heavy lifting required - up to150 lbs (team lift) regularly
• On your feet all day - walking, standing, moving constantly
• Long hours - overtime is part of the job (including short notice)
• Repetitive physical work - lifting, pushing, pulling, bending

If that doesn't sound like you, this won't be a good fit - and that's okay.

What We’re Looking For

• Strongattention to detail (you catch what others miss)
• Ability tolearn quicklyand grow into more responsibility
• Comfortable working aroundindustrial chemicals (acids/caustics) with proper PPE
• Solidwork ethic and reliability - your team depends on you showing up
• Ability toread, write, and document clearly
• Team player who communicates and takes ownership

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry40-150 lbs (team lift) repeatedly
• Frequentstooping, crouching, climbing
• Continuousstanding/walking throughout shift
• Ability to visually inspect forsmall defects and measurements

Safety Matters Here

You’ll be trained and expected to follow strict safety protocols, including:

• PPE usage (glasses, boots, gloves, aprons)
• Chemical awareness and response
• Equipment handling and emergency procedures

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate inspections - no defects slipping through
• Clean, consistent data tracking
• Strong communication with production
• Taking ownership of quality, not just "checking boxes"

Why this job

• Steady, full-time work with overtime opportunities
• Opportunity tolearn a skilled tradeand grow internally
• Team environment wherehard work actually matters
• You’re not just another number - you're a key part of production

Bottom Line

This job is tough. It's physical. It's fast-paced.

But if you're the type who likes towork hard, learn real skills, and take pride in doing things right, you'll do very well here.