Quality Inspector I — Precision & First-Article Verification

Ellwood-Texas-Forge-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood-Texas-Forge-Houston is seeking an experienced QA Inspector to influence product quality. You will measure parts with tight tolerances, read blueprints, and perform first article inspections using precision tools.

The role requires training others, maintaining safety standards, and initiating corrective actions when issues arise, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years measuring parts with tolerances of ±0.001.
• Read and interpret blueprints, SOPs, and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Inspect parts to documents and specifications.
• Perform machine set up verification and first article inspections.
• Initiate non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
• Assist training of lower level employees.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures and company protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate inspection equipment such as Faro Arm, height gauges, micrometers and calipers.
• Inspect parts in accordance with blueprints and SOPs.
• Verify machine setups and conduct first article inspections.
• Initiate NCRs and track corrective actions.
• Carry out lower level inspections and training support.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Measurement

Blueprint reading

QA documentation

Training others

Safety compliance

NCR handling

Education

High School diploma

Quality Assurance training

Tools

Faro Arm

Micro Height

ID/OD micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Ellwood-Texas-Forge-Houston is seeking an experienced QA Inspector to influence product quality. You will measure parts with tight tolerances, read blueprints, and perform first article inspections using precision tools.

The role requires training others, maintaining safety standards, and initiating corrective actions when issues arise, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.