Position Summary
The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspections and testing of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards, engineering specifications, customer requirements, and company procedures.
This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, identifying nonconforming materials, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring that manufactured metal components meet required dimensional, visual, and functional specifications.
Additionally, all Alloy Holdings employees must support and live the company values: Do the right thing, Respect one another, Be positive, and Please our customer in all aspects of the job.
Quality Inspection and Testing
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured metal components and materials.
- Inspect products for dimensional accuracy, surface finish, appearance, material characteristics, and other specified quality requirements.
- Utilize precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical comparators, and other inspection instruments.
- Conduct visual inspections to identify defects such as scratches, cracks, burrs, dents, discoloration, plating inconsistencies, and other surface imperfections.
- Verify manufactured products conform to engineering drawings, work instructions, customer specifications, and established quality standards.
- Perform first-piece, routine production, in-coming, and final product inspections as required.
- Conduct sampling inspections in accordance with established inspection plans and procedures.
Quality Documentation and Reporting
- Accurately document inspection results, measurements, test data, and quality findings.
- Maintain inspection records, quality reports, and other required documentation.
- Identify, document, segregate, and report nonconforming materials or products.
- Communicate inspection results and quality concerns production personnel, supervisors, and the Quality Department.
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of quality documentation, including inspection reports and nonconformance records.
- Ensure proper identification and traceability of inspected materials and products.
Production and Quality Support
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality personnel to identify and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
- Assist with investigations into product defects, process deviations, and customer quality concerns.
- Support corrective and preventive action initiatives to reduce defects and improve product quality.
- Monitor manufacturing processes for compliance with established quality requirements.
- Provide feedback to production personnel regarding inspection findings and potential quality improvements.
- Assist in maintaining and improving inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality control processes.
Equipment and Compliance
- Ensure measuring instruments and inspection equipment are properly maintained and calibrated in accordance with established procedures.
- Follow company quality management system requirements and applicable customer and industry standards.
- Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and manufacturing practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection work area.
- Participate in quality audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and employee training as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience in metals manufacturing, precision machining, metal stamping, plating, or related industrial processes strongly preferred.
- Technical training or certification in quality inspection, metrology, or manufacturing technology is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and various gauges.
- Understanding of dimensional tolerances and basic geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and common metal product defects.
- Basic mathematical skills, including decimals, fractions, and measurement conversions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize product inconsistencies and defects.
- Ability to accurately record and communicate inspection results.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic quality documentation systems.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with production and engineering personnel.
- Ability to manage multiple inspection priorities in a manufacturing environment.
Physical Requirements/Safety
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods.
- Ability to frequently use hands and fingers for handling small components and operating precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with assistance or mechanical aids as appropriate.
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive inspection activities.
- Adequate visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to inspect small components, identify defects, and read precision measurements.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying environmental conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Monday–Friday schedule with overtime as needed.
- Limited Saturday hours and major holidays off with pay
- Competitive Pay
- Paid on-the-job training
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor Company Match
- Educational/Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Work in a beautiful and clean state-of-the art facility with great people!
Why Checon?
At Checon, you'll join a team that values Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Growth. We're committed to investing in our employees and providing opportunities to build long-term careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Checon, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable law.