Quality Inspector - Entry level

Crane ChemPharma & Energy; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Cryogenics is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify incoming materials, in‑process components, and finished products meet drawings, codes, and customer requirements. The role includes inspecting, reviewing MTRs, ensuring traceability, and supporting shipping and continuous improvement initiatives.

The candidate should have 1–2+ years in quality inspection in a manufacturing or fabrication setting; cryogenic or pressure piping experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1 – 2+ years’ experience with quality inspection.
• Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment; cryogenic or pressure piping system experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of surface and subsurface NDE methodologies.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and gauges (calipers, micrometers, squares, gauges, etc.).
• Basic computer skills for documentation, data entry, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Crane core values, including Genuine Care and Concern, Helpfulness, and Integrity.
• Perform receiving, in‑process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and quality requirements.
• Review, verify, and archive Material Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure material compliance and traceability.
• Conduct dimensional inspections, including squareness, alignment, and geometric tolerances using calibrated measuring tools and gauges.
• Perform and document inspections using required tools, gauges, and techniques, including Non‑Destructive Examination (NDE) when applicable.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Ensure product conformity to drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Maintain complete and accurate inspection records, inspection reports, and quality documentation.
• Support shipping and logistics activities, including final inspection approval, release of product, and documentation verification prior to shipment.
• Support work order closeout, ensuring inspection records and quality documentation are complete and properly filed.
• Coordinate third‑party NDE services when required.
• Maintain inspection tools, gauges, and equipment, ensuring proper handling and calibration status.
• Use computer systems to document inspection results, communicate nonconformances, and support inter‑departmental coordination.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive action activities.
• Assist with internal audits, customer audits, and external inspections as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company and safety requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Squares

Gauges

Job description

Company Overview

Crane Cryogenics designs and manufactures highly engineered products: including vacuum jacketed pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) solutions for the production, transportation, transfer, and storage of cryogenic fluids.

Backed by 170 years of field experience and operations in severe service applications, Crane offers rewarding careers for those who thrive on challenges and seek to grow within an organization.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying that incoming materials, in‑process components, and finished products conform to applicable drawings, codes, specifications, and customer requirements. This role performs receiving, in‑process, and final inspections using appropriate measuring and inspection methods; reviews and archives material test reports (MTRs); and ensures full product traceability and documentation. The Quality Inspector also supports shipping activities and work order closeout while contributing to continuous improvement and compliance efforts.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Demonstrate Crane core values, including Genuine Care and Concern, Helpfulness, and Integrity.
• Perform receiving, in‑process, and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and quality requirements.
• Review, verify, and archive Material Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure material compliance and traceability.
• Conduct dimensional inspections, including squareness, alignment, and geometric tolerances using calibrated measuring tools and gauges.
• Perform and document inspections using required tools, gauges, and techniques, including Non‑Destructive Examination (NDE) when applicable.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Ensure product conformity to drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Maintain complete and accurate inspection records, inspection reports, and quality documentation.
• Support shipping and logistics activities, including final inspection approval, release of product, and documentation verification prior to shipment.
• Support work order closeout, ensuring inspection records and quality documentation are complete and properly filed.
• Coordinate third‑party NDE services when required.
• Maintain inspection tools, gauges, and equipment, ensuring proper handling and calibration status.
• Use computer systems to document inspection results, communicate nonconformances, and support inter‑departmental coordination.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive action activities.
• Assist with internal audits, customer audits, and external inspections as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company and safety requirements.

Education, Work Experience, Skill Requirements, And Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1 – 2+ years’ experience with quality inspection.
• Experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment; cryogenic or pressure piping system experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of surface and subsurface NDE methodologies.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and gauges (calipers, micrometers, squares, gauges, etc.).
• Basic computer skills for documentation, data entry, and communication.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Special Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States with reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work in both shop and office environments.

Work Environment

Shop Environment

• Exposure to loud noise, welding fumes, and fluctuating temperatures (The workshop is climate‑controlled).
• Requires use of PPE including but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and steel‑toe shoes.

Office Environment

• Moderate noise levels and climate‑controlled conditions.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.