Quality Control NDT Inspector

Scot Forge Company; Town of Clinton (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Shift premium

Prescription Drug Plan

FSA/HSA Options

401(k) with company match + Roth

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Disability

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Scot Forge is seeking a Quality Control NDT Inspector to join our Clinton, WI facility. You will inspect materials and finished products, operate NDT/NDE equipment, and ensure conformance to NADCAP standards and customer specifications. Entry-level candidates may train and grow with the company.

You will work on mission-critical forged components with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, and Production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, heavy equipment, QC, or QA experience.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Perform product inspections and evaluate conformance to specifications.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate non-destructive testing equipment to verify steel integrity.
• Perform NDE in accordance with NADCAP standards and procedures.
• Develop expertise and maintain internal certifications in UT, PT, MT.
• Review shop orders, specifications, drawings, and production prints.

Skills

Analytical

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Reading technical drawings

Micrometers/calipers/gauges

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASNT ACCP UT/PT/MT certifications

Tools

NDT/NDE equipment

Ultrasonic Testing UT

Penetrant Testing PT

Magnetic Particle Testing MT

Job description

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Quality Control NDT Inspector

Active - Hourly-1 full-time Clinton, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1927

Salary Range: $17.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Schedule:Training: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–4:30 PM (additional overtime for 18–24 months, then transition to 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 4:30 PM–5:00 AM.
10% shift premium for 2nd/3rd shift

Build Your Career. Own Your Future. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.

At Scot Forge, you can build a long-term career while working with some of the largest and most technically demanding forged components in the world.

At Scot Forge, we're more than a manufacturer—we're a 100% employee-owned company and a recognized leader in custom open-die and rolled ring forgings. Every employee is an owner, sharing in our success while helping build products that power some of the world's most demanding industries.

If you're looking for a career where your skills matter, your work has purpose, and your success is rewarded, we'd love to have you join our team.

Why Join Scot Forge?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company – ESOP
• Company-Wide Bonus / Profit Sharing
• 10% 2 nd / 3 rd Shift Premiums
• Competitive Pay
• Prescription Drug Plan
• FSA & HSA Options
• 401(k) with Company Match + Roth Option
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work on mission-critical components used around the world

We are looking for individuals who areanalytical, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented,and serious about building a long-term career manufacturing.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Control / NDT Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring our forged products meet customer, industry, and internal quality requirements. Willing to train entry level candidates providing they demonstrate willingness to work and ability to learn new skills and grow with company.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Perform product inspections and evaluate conformance to specifications.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate various non-destructive testing (NDT/NDE) equipment to verify steel integrity.
• Perform NDE in accordance with NADCAP standards and applicable procedures.
• Develop expertise and maintain internal certifications in Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).
• Obtain certifications in Niton, Brinell, and Final Inspection.
• Review shop orders, specifications, drawings, and production prints to determine appropriate inspection and testing requirements.
• Analyze inspection data and prepare NDE reports.
• Document non-conforming material and identify the location and nature of non-conformances.
• Prepare documentation for deviations and non-conformance reports.
• Complete dimensional inspection reports and customer-required inspection documentation.
• Work closely with Sales, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, and Production to resolve quality questions and communicate non-conformances.
• Perform inspections at Scot Forge facilities and, when required, at customer locations.
• Ask questions and raise concerns whenever a process, safety issue, or quality requirement is unclear.
• Follow all Scot Forge safety, quality, and operating procedures.
• Complete required training for cranes, rigging, forklifts, etchants, Niton equipment, radiation detectors, and other specialized inspection equipment.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, heavy equipment, Quality Control, or Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze technical information.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and inspection requirements.

Preferred:

• NDT/NDE Level I or Level II certification.
• ASNT ACCP certifications in UT, PT, and/or MT.
• ASQ CQI or CQT certification.
• 1–3 years of applied NDE training or experience.
• Ultrasonic/Ultrasound testing experience.
• Strong QA/QC documentation and reporting experience.
• Prior experience in manufacturing.

A Career With Scot Forge

For more than 130 years, Scot Forge has been creating custom open-die and rolled-ring forgings for some of the world's most demanding applications. Our components have been used in everything from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to nuclear submarines, large mining equipment, energy infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, and national defense. When you join Scot Forge, you're not just inspecting parts — you're helping ensure the quality and reliability of products that matter.And because we're 100% employee-owned, your work contributes directly to the success of the company you own a piece of.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Candidates must be able to:

• Work in varying temperatures ranging from hot production areas to cooler environments.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and work in awkward positions.
• Safely perform physically demanding maintenance work throughout the shift..

Compensation

Scot Forge offers competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and other job-related factors. Eligible employees also participate in our comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership program, providing meaningful long-term financial rewards.

Join Our Team

Scot Forge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employee-owners.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment hair follicle substance abuse testing.