Quality Inspector

SIERRA SHEET & PLATE INC; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

SIERRA SHEET & PLATE INC in Covington, GA, is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform thorough inspections of materials and products. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, at least three years of experience, and be comfortable using various measurement tools. The position is full-time, working Monday through Thursday, with potential additional hours based on workload.

The ideal applicant will have knowledge of safety practices and a willingness to become forklift certified. Join a team committed to quality in the aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in quality inspection.
• Must be able to closely follow instructions and read documents.
• Must maintain quality practices and safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all materials incoming, in-process, and final product.
• Complete inspection reports for product quality assurance.
• Use material handling equipment like lift hoists and forklifts.
• Maintain part traceability through various logs and part followers.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Communication

Safety practices

Micrometers

Calipers

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or training in metallurgy, heat treatment, or aerospace manufacturing

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape Measures

Ultrasonic Thickness Gages

Gage Blocks

Depth Gages

Taper Gages

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: COVINGTON, GA 30014 Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Sierra Sheet & Plate is part of STS Metals, which is a unified organization composed of five businesses working together to deliver high-quality titanium, stainless and alloy steel and nickel products. We proudly serve the aerospace, medical, industrial, and space industries with a commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and superior customer service.

The Quality Inspector is required be hands‑on and spend extensive time on the manufacturing floor while following safety procedures, including but not limited to inspecting all incoming, in-process and final product.

The position is classified as full-time, non‑exempt, typically working Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. On a workload basis, this position may require additional scheduled days and hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of all materials incoming, in-process, and final product.
• Completion of inspection reports and other paperwork necessary for product quality assurance.
• Use of material handling equipment like lift hoists and forklifts
• Responsible for maintaining part traceability through the completion of various logs and part followers.
• Responsible for understanding the work order process, proper PPE use and other safety measures related to cranes, forklift, heat, and fire.
• In addition to inspection, this person will also be asked to support production in other ways including some material handling and shipping and receiving duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Technical certification or training in metallurgy, heat treatment, or aerospace manufacturing is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Must be able to closely follow instructions and read documents.
• Must be able to communicate, verbally and written, with managers and coworkers.
• Must maintain quality practices and safety.
• Must be able to use Micrometers, Calipers, Tape Measures, Ultrasonic Thickness Gages, Gage Blocks, Depth Gages, Taper Gages
• Aerospace Specifications a plus
• Must be able to document validation results
• Forklift certified (or willing to become certified within 1 month of hire).