Quality Control Lead - Day Shift

Link Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Leadership role opportunity

Long-term career growth

Job summary

LINK Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Control Lead for a well-established manufacturing facility in North Houston. This is a full-time, day-shift role with starting pay around $28.00/hour, dependent on experience.

You will lead daily QC operations, train inspectors, review inspections, and ensure compliance with GD&T and MTRs. The role requires strong leadership and a track record in precision manufacturing, with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience including assigning work, training inspectors, and reviewing results.
• Able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI), NCRs, and material test reports (MTRs).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality control operations and assign inspection tasks to team members.
• Train, mentor, and support QC inspectors to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Review inspectors' work and verify compliance with quality standards.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Conduct FAI and document inspection results.
• Review MTRs to verify material compliance and traceability.
• Identify, document, and process NCRs.
• Collaborate with production to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain inspection records and calibration of equipment.
• Promote continuous improvement and adherence to quality procedures.

Skills

QC leadership

Inspector training

Dimensional inspection

GD&T interpretation

Precision measuring tools

Tools

CMM

Job description

Quality Control Lead – Day Shift

Location: North Houston / Willowbrook Area, TX Pay: Starting at $28.00/hour (Depending on Experience) Shift: 5 am - 5 pm Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

LINK Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Control Lead for a well-established manufacturing facility in North Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality control operations and assign inspection tasks to team members.
• Train, mentor, and support QC inspectors to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Review inspectors' work and verify compliance with quality standards.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and document inspection results.
• Review Material Test Reports (MTRs) to verify material compliance and traceability.
• Identify, document, and process Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Work closely with production and machine shop personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Promote continuous improvement and adherence to established quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Previous QC Lead or supervisory experience required, including assigning work, training inspectors, and reviewing inspection results.
• Strong proficiency with precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Knowledge of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action processes.
• Experience reviewing Material Test Reports (MTRs).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing effective leadership to the QC team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
• Familiarity with Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
• Experience with hydrostatic pressure testing.
• Previous inspection experience involving downhole tools, oilfield equipment, or composite components.
• Background in high-precision CNC machining or oil and gas manufacturing.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay around $28.00/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Full-time day shift opportunity.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunity to take on a leadership role within an established manufacturing operation.
• Potential for long-term career growth.

If you have extensive machine shop inspection experience and enjoy leading, training, and developing quality control teams, we want to hear from you!