Weekend Night QA/QC Inspector

Cust-O-Fab; Sand Springs (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cust-O-Fab is seeking an experienced QA/QC Inspector to support quality assurance and control throughout the manufacturing process. The role involves inspections, verification against customer specifications and codes, and collaboration with Engineering, Production, Welding, NDE, and PM teams to ensure products meet requirements.

The ideal candidate has prior QA/QC/inspection experience, familiarity with ASME VIII and NDE methods, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous QA/QC, inspection, or industrial fabrication experience is required.
• Experience with heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or similar industrial equipment preferred.
• CWI certification preferred.
• NDE qualifications: LPT, Magnetic particle, Radiographic interpretation preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture through open communication and adherence to safety requirements.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify drawings, specs, and codes.
• Conduct dimensional layout inspections with precision measuring equipment.
• Review blueprints, drawings, weld procedures, and project docs for manufacturing requirements.
• Verify fabrication and assembly activities meet drawings and procedures.
• Inspect welds and components for compliance and identify quality concerns.
• Perform NDE processes and create reports; coordinate NDE activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprints interpretation

NDE methods

Quality documentation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

ASME VIII knowledge

Read drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring equipment

Inspection aids

NDE tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Sand Springs Location - Sand Springs, OK 74063, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Job Category: QA - Quality Control, We are looking for an experienced QA/QC Inspector to support quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the manufacturing process. This position will perform inspections, verify compliance with customer specifications and applicable codes, review quality documentation, identify and resolve quality concerns, and work closely with Engineering, Production, Welding, NDE, and Project Management teams to ensure products meet Cust-O-Fab and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture through open communication and consistent adherence to company safety requirements.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify products meet drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and applicable codes.
• Perform complete dimensional layout inspections using precision measuring equipment and inspection aids.
• Locate reference points and accurately measure dimensions including length, height, angles, arcs, radii, and distances between reference points.
• Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, weld procedures, and other project documentation to verify manufacturing requirements.
• Verify fabrication and assembly activities are being completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and applicable codes.
• Inspect welds and fabricated components for compliance with applicable requirements and identify potential quality concerns.
• Perform NDE processes (LPT, WFMT, Radiographic Film Interpretation) and create reports as required.
• Support and coordinate NDE activities and review NDE results and reports as required.
• Review and verify quality documentation, inspection records, test results, and other required project documentation.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and visually compare work pieces to identify variations, defects, or potential quality issues.
• Identify, document, and report quality problems, nonconformances, and inspection findings to the Quality Manager or appropriate leadership.
• Assist with determining the appropriate disposition and corrective action for quality issues.
• Follow up on quality concerns to ensure corrective actions are completed or properly addressed.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, nonconformance documentation, and other quality records.
• Prepare and maintain lists of defects, discrepancies, inspection findings, and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Welding, Project Management, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve quality concerns and facilitate acceptance of completed work.
• Assist with customers, third-party, or authorized inspector visits and inspections as required.
• Help ensure fabrication activities comply with applicable ASME Section VIII, TEMA, customer, and project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring quality issues and opportunities to improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous quality assurance, quality control, inspection, or industrial fabrication experience required.
• Experience with heat exchangers, pressure vessels, or similar industrial equipment preferred.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.
• NDE qualifications: Liquid penetrant, Magnetic particle, Radiographic Film Interpretation preferred.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and project requirements.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII and TEMA fabrication requirements.
• Knowledge of welding processes, weld quality requirements, and applicable welding documentation.
• Knowledge of NDE testing methods and processes, including the ability to understand and review NDE results and documentation.
• Understanding of WPS, PQR, weld qualifications, and related welding documentation preferred.
• Ability to perform dimensional inspections using a variety of measuring and inspection equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly and professionally with employees, supervisors, engineers, customers, and inspectors.
• Ability to adjust to changing production schedules and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and meeting customer requirements.

Working Conditions

• Heavy industrial manufacturing and fabrication shop environment.
• Combination of office, inspection, and active shop-floor work.
• Regular walking throughout manufacturing areas and between workstations.
• May be exposed to high noise levels, welding fumes, grinding dust, machinery, sparks, and other typical industrial shop conditions.
• May work around exposed fumes, particles, and manufacturing materials.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and move throughout the facility.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to operate measuring and inspection equipment.
• Must be able to closely view parts, welds, equipment, drawings, measurements, and documentation.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds regularly and occasionally assist with lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to work extended hours, overtime, or varying shifts based on production and project requirements.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE and follow all safety procedures while in manufacturing areas.