Quality Inspector

BESTAFF; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BESTAFF is seeking a Quality Inspector for a direct hire at a manufacturing partner in Louisville, KY. The role focuses on welding-quality control, inspecting products to ensure safety and conformance, and documenting findings on the shop floor.

You will perform inspections across production stages, report non-conformances, and drive improvements in quality procedures while maintaining compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and solid technical ability.
• Good understanding of test equipment and quality assurance processes.
• Excellent blueprint reading skills.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organization and communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections across all departments and stages of production using inspection cards, orders, and drawings — recording data, photos, and videos as you go.
• Report on non-conforming products, including rejects, rework, and customer returns.
• Identify opportunities for quality control improvement and help implement new methods and procedures.
• Communicate quality and compliance concerns with urgency and accuracy.
• Distribute Quality Alerts and visual aids, collect acknowledgement signatures, and post them in the affected work area.
• Inspect, measure, and evaluate welds to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, drawings, and inspection procedures at every welding stage.
• Monitor weld parameters to keep them within specification.
• Perform weld non-destructive testing and support destructive testing as required.
• Maintain procedures, equipment, and materials used for welding inspection.
• Inspect and report on the condition of welding fixtures, templates, and measuring equipment.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to welding procedures.
• Maintain and audit Quality Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with company standards and specifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Independent work

Manufacturing quality experience

Education

Minimum Grade 12 (high school) education

Job description

Job Description

BESTAFF

Quality Inspector

Louisville, KY|Direct Hire|$25.00/hour

Shift: 1st Shift | Full-Time

About the Role

BESTAFF is hiring a Quality Inspector for a top manufacturing partner in Louisville, KY. This direct hire opportunity puts your inspection and welding-quality expertise to work on the shop floor, helping keep products safe, compliant, and built right the first time.

What You'll Do

• Perform inspections across all departments and stages of production using inspection cards, orders, and drawings — recording data, photos, and videos as you go
• Report on non-conforming products, including rejects, rework, and customer returns
• Identify opportunities for quality control improvement and help implement new methods and procedures
• Communicate quality and compliance concerns with urgency and accuracy
• Distribute Quality Alerts and visual aids, collect acknowledgement signatures, and post them in the affected work area
• Inspect, measure, and evaluate welds to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, drawings, and inspection procedures at every welding stage
• Monitor weld parameters to keep them within specification
• Perform weld non-destructive testing and support destructive testing as required
• Maintain procedures, equipment, and materials used for welding inspection
• Inspect and report on the condition of welding fixtures, templates, and measuring equipment
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to welding procedures
• Maintain and audit Quality Procedures and Work Instructions
• Ensure ongoing compliance with company standards and specifications

What You Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and solid technical ability
• Good understanding of test equipment and quality assurance processes
• Excellent blueprint reading skills
• Familiarity and capability with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organization and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret information
• 5+ years in a quality or inspection role within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Minimum Grade 12 (high school) education

Why BESTAFF

At BESTAFF, we match great people with great opportunities. When you work with us, you get more than a job — you get a team that's invested in your success. We offer competitive pay, weekly checks, and a clear path to permanent placement with top employers across our markets.

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Company Description

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