Quality Inspector

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing seeks a detail-oriented Quality Technician to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections across the production flow. The role ensures products meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

You will use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and a FARO Arm to verify dimensions, document results, and support corrective actions. This position is Full-Time in Cincinnati, OH, with opportunities to contribute to CAPA and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, or production support.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Blueprint-reading and computer/data-entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to process changes, and ask questions when clarification is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections at various production stages.
• Inspect finished products against specifications using a FARO Arm and other inspection equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, engineering drawings, and acceptance criteria.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, profilometers, and other measuring tools to verify product quality.
• Perform dimensional and surface roughness (Ra) inspections.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions accurately.
• Help production teams troubleshoot quality issues and resolve nonconformances.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Assist with maintaining inspection standards and documentation under Quality and Engineering leadership.
• Verify invoices against packing slips and maintain organized paperwork.
• Organize pallets and boxes and lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Data entry

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Profilometers

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Quality Technician

Inspect with Precision. Solve Problems. Protect Quality.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections throughout the manufacturing process. This hands‑on role ensures products meet engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and company quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections at various production stages.
• Inspect finished products against specifications using a FARO Arm and other inspection equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, engineering drawings, and acceptance criteria.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, profilometers, and other measuring tools to verify product quality.
• Perform dimensional and surface roughness (Ra) inspections.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions accurately.
• Help production teams troubleshoot quality issues and resolve nonconformances.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Assist with maintaining inspection standards and documentation under Quality and Engineering leadership.
• Verify invoices against packing slips and maintain organized paperwork.
• Organize pallets and boxes and lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, or production support.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Blueprint‑reading and computer/data‑entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to process changes, and ask questions when clarification is needed.

Our Culture

We value respectful communication, teamwork, confidentiality, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to share ideas that improve quality and efficiency while demonstrating Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Salary Range: $19-21

Accommodations: Essential functions of this position may include but are not limited to lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, carrying objects, ascending/descending stairs and commuting to work location. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request the accommodation below.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift First

Position Quality Inspector

Division Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location Cincinnati DCC

This position is currently accepting applications.