Quality Inspector Level I

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Quality Inspector I to inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure quality specifications are met. Strong measuring tool proficiency and ability to read mechanical drawings are essential.

Responsibilities include final inspections before shipment, documentation of non-conformances, and maintaining quality records in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years welding or quality control experience in manufacturing.
• Experience using precision inspection and measuring tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, manufactured parts, and finished products.
• Identify, document, and control non-conforming products.
• Perform final inspections before shipment.
• Use calipers, micrometers, rulers, tape measures, gauges.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes as required.
• Follow ISO 9001 quality procedures.

Skills

Quality control experience

Attention to detail

Reading mechanical drawings

Problem-solving

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Rulers

Tape measures

Precision squares

Gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector Level I

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector I for a manufacturing/fabrication environment. This position is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
Department: Quality / Production

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured parts and finished products. This position requires someone who can confidently use precision measuring tools, read mechanical drawings, and identify quality issues.

Essential Functions

• Inspect incoming materials, manufactured parts, and finished products
• Identify, document, and control non-conforming products
• Perform final inspections before products are released for shipment
• Use calipers, micrometers, rulers, tape measures, precision squares, and gauges
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality records
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes as required
• Follow established safety and ISO 9001 quality procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• 3–5 years of welding and/or quality control experience in manufacturing or fabrication
• Experience using precision inspection and measuring tools
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Welding, forklift, and/or overhead crane experience or certifications.