Quality Inspector

The Diez Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

April Steel Dearborn is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to examine finished products, verify specifications, and uphold quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

The role involves performing measurements, documenting results, and collaborating with production to resolve quality issues in a heavy industrial steel/aluminum environment. Overtime and weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality inspection preferred.
• Experience with measuring tools and inspection equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet customer and company specifications.
• Perform quality checks using measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Follow work instructions, control plans, and quality procedures.
• Identify, document, and report quality issues or defects.
• Verify product dimensions, appearance, and overall conformance.
• Assist with investigating and resolving quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Support production teams with quality-related questions and requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings and specs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Description

April Steel Dearborn specializes in steel and aluminum coil blanking for automotive stamping. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to inspect finished products, verify specifications, and support quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet customer and company specifications.
• Perform quality checks using measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Follow work instructions, control plans, and quality procedures.
• Identify, document, and report quality issues or defects.
• Verify product dimensions, appearance, and overall conformance.
• Assist with investigating and resolving quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Support production teams with quality-related questions and requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and company policies.

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing or quality inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with measuring tools and inspection equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable, organized, and safety-focused.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Heavy industrial steel/aluminum manufacturing environment. PPE is required on the plant floor. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and working around production equipment. Position requires the ability to inspect products closely and handle materials as needed.