Quality Inspector – Forge Shop / Dimensional Inspection

Connect Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for the Forge Department in Houston, TX to perform dimensional inspections of forged and machined metal components on an active manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings, use micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, and other OD/ID tools, and document measurements while ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications. Shift is first, starts at 6:00 AM, Monday–Friday with some Saturdays as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on quality inspector experience in forge/machine shop environments.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional inspection and tolerances.
• Ability to read blueprints and compare measurements to drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Accurate documentation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of forged and manufactured metal components.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, workmanship, and compliance with drawings and specs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and inspection requirements.
• Use micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, and other OD/ID measuring instruments.
• Inspect components for defects and dimensional discrepancies; document results.
• Identify and report nonconforming material; communicate findings to production and Quality teams.
• Follow inspection procedures, safety rules, and PPE guidelines.
• Maintain inspection equipment and ensure tools are suitable for use.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Metal components inspection

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Pi tapes

OD/ID instruments

Job description

Quality Inspector - Forge Shop / Dimensional Inspection

Houston, TX 77015
$17.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience
First Shift | Starts at 6:00 AM | 8+ hours per day
Monday - Friday; some Saturdays as needed

Position Overview

We are hiring an experienced Quality Inspector for the Forge Department of an industrial manufacturer specializing in steel forgings, flanges, and connectors.

This position requires hands-on inspection of metal components on an active manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate has experience inspecting forged or machined parts, reading engineering drawings, and using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.

Dimensional inspection experience is a priority. Candidates must be able to explain the types of metal parts they have inspected, the measuring tools they have used, and how they determine whether a part meets specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of forged and manufactured metal components.

• Verify dimensions, tolerances, workmanship, and compliance with drawings and specifications.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and inspection requirements.

• Use micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, and other OD/ID measuring instruments.

• Inspect components for visible defects and dimensional discrepancies.

• Accurately record measurements and maintain inspection documentation.

• Identify and report nonconforming material.

• Communicate inspection findings to production and Quality personnel.

• Follow inspection procedures, safety rules, and required PPE guidelines.

• Maintain inspection equipment and verify that measuring tools are suitable for use.

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands-on Quality Inspector experience inspecting metal components in a forge shop, machine shop, or comparable industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and tolerances.

• Ability to read blueprints and compare actual measurements against drawing requirements.

• Experience using precision measuring instruments.

• Accurate documentation skills and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with production and Quality teams.

• Comfortable working on an active forge shop / heavy manufacturing floor.

• Dependable attendance and availability for 8+ hour shifts and some Saturdays.

Preferred Experience

• Steel forgings, flanges, connectors, or similar industrial metal components.

• Forging operations or machine shop inspection.

• First article inspection and nonconformance reports.

• Familiarity with ASME/API requirements.

Pay & Schedule

• $17.00-$24.00 per hour, based on relevant inspection experience.

• Day shift begins at 6:00 AM.

• Monday - Friday, 8+ hours per day, with some Saturdays as needed.

We are especially interested in candidates with direct dimensional inspection experience involving forged or machined metal parts.