Quality Inspector

CMC; Denton (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

PTO & Vacation

401(k) match

Lifestyle Benefit

Bonuses

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Advancement

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 company in the steel and construction reinforcement industry, is seeking a QA Inspector to join our team. You will perform final inspections, measure parts, verify galvanizing thickness, and audit processes across production stages.

You will interpret drawings, manage measurement data, and support QMS updates while ensuring traceability and compliance. This role requires outdoor work, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight inspection deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to accurately use a tape measure and work confidently with fractions of an inch.
• Strong understanding of linear measurements (feet/inches, decimals in both imperial and metric units).
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and electronic file management; SAP and Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Solid math, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet inspection deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail, especially during repetitive or detailed inspections.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, or dry).
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when required.
• Ability to pass a near vision eye exam (with or without corrective lenses), including reading Jaeger #2 or smaller at 12 inches (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspections on all outgoing products, including dimensional checks, weld quality, and galvanizing verification
• Accurately measure parts using tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
• Verify galvanizing thickness using coating thickness gauges
• Conduct in process and final audits of products and manufacturing processes at multiple stages of production
• Interpret mechanical drawings and specifications to confirm dimensional, welding, and quality requirements
• Convert between fractions and decimals, as well as metric and imperial (U.S. standard) measurements
• Audit and verify product identification and traceability throughout production
• Maintain accurate inspection, audit, and training records, including scanning and organizing electronic files
• Support ongoing Quality Management System (QMS) documentation updates and improvements
• Manage and track gage calibration to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance

Skills

Tape measure use

Linear measurements

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Ladder climbing

Vision exam

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Perform final inspections on all outgoing products, including dimensional checks, weld quality, and galvanizing verification
• Accurately measure parts using tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
• Verify galvanizing thickness using coating thickness gauges
• Conduct in process and final audits of products and manufacturing processes at multiple stages of production
• Interpret mechanical drawings and specifications to confirm dimensional, welding, and quality requirements
• Convert between fractions and decimals, as well as metric and imperial (U.S. standard) measurements
• Audit and verify product identification and traceability throughout production
• Maintain accurate inspection, audit, and training records, including scanning and organizing electronic files
• Support ongoing Quality Management System (QMS) documentation updates and improvements
• Manage and track gage calibration to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance

What You'll Need

• Proven ability to accurately use a tape measure and work confidently with fractions of an inch
• A strong understanding of linear measurements (feet/inches, decimals in both imperial and metric units)
• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and electronic file management; SAP and Salesforce experience is a plus
• Solid math, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet inspection deadlines
• High level of attention to detail, especially during repetitive or detailed inspections
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, or dry)
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when required
• Ability to pass a near vision eye exam (with or without corrective lenses), including reading Jaeger #2 or smaller at 12 inches (or equivalent)

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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