Quality Control Inspector - Night Shift

AOC Metal Works - VA; Chester (VA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shift differential

Descripción de la vacante

AOC Metal Works - VA is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to perform in-process inspections and document results. The role focuses on evaluating sheet metal parts during critical production stages using visual, physical, and dimensional checks to prevent defects and ensure ISO 9001 compliance.

You will document inspection results, maintain logs, and communicate issues with shift leads and QA team while adhering to PPE and safety protocols. Compensation includes shift differential.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of hands-on quality control in metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with sheet metal processes and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsabilidades

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final pre-shipment inspections on laser-cut, formed, punched, and welded sheet metal parts.
• Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges) to check tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Inspect parts for surface flaws, burrs, scratches, warping, cracks, and weld irregularities.
• Tag, quarantine, and document defective or non-conforming materials to prevent shipment of bad parts.
• Maintain inspection logs, calibration records, and quality metrics using company software or Excel.
• Communicate quality issues with Shift Lead, Dept. Supervisor, and QA Team.
• Assist with other duties and projects as required.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Calipers & tape measure

GD&T knowledge

Team communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Digital calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Descripción del empleo

At AOC Metal Works, it is our policy to be number one in quality, delivery, and customer service. We strive to exceed our customers' expectations and promote through our continuous improvement efforts, while providing a safe and teamwork-based work environment.

Position Description Summary

Our Quality Assurance team seeks a Quality Control Inspector to conduct in-process inspections and document the results. Other duties revolve around shop floor documentation accuracy and maintenance. The successful candidate will evaluate sheet metal parts through visual, physical, and dimensional checks at critical production stages. This role prevents defects, minimizes scrap, and ensures compliance with quality management guidelines like ISO 9001. Compensation includes shift differential.

Principal Accountabilities

(The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.)

• Inspections: Perform first-article, in-process, and final pre-shipment inspections on laser-cut, formed, punched, and welded sheet metal parts.
• Dimensional Verification: Use precision measuring tools- such as digital calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and pin gauges to check tolerances.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, technical specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Defect Identification: Inspect parts for surface flaws, burrs, scratches, warping, cracks, and weld irregularities.
• Non-Conformance Reporting: Tag, quarantine, and document defective or non-conforming materials to prevent them from moving down the line or shipping to customers.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate inspection logs, calibration records, and quality metrics using company software or Microsoft Excel.
• Effectively communicate quality issues with Shift Lead, Dept. Supervisor, and QA Team
• Assist with other duties and projects as required
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including PPE and other safety protocols

Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required for Position

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in quality control within a metal fabrication, machine shop, or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with sheet metal processes (bending, shearing, laser cutting, welding) and quality frameworks like ISO 9001 standards
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret mechanical drawings
• Must be proficient in measuring parts using calipers, protractor and reading a tape measure
• Strong interpersonal skills to clearly explain defects and work collaboratively with machine operators and production managers.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a hot/cold warehouse environment