Welding & Fabrication Quality Inspector

LB METALS LLC; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LB METALS LLC in Harvey, IL is seeking an Inspector to read and interpret customer and internal drawings for product inspection. You will inspect weldments, measure with calipers and micrometers, and document findings in formal reports.

The role requires a strong eye for detail and the ability to work with multiple departments to resolve quality issues. The ideal candidate has blueprint reading skills, GD&T familiarity, and prior inspection experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Relevant work experience in inspection or QA roles.
• Some technical training or coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand customer or internal drawings for product inspection; blueprint reading is essential.
• Read both standard and metric measurements accurately and apply conversions.
• Identify welding defects visually and with inspection tools.
• Create inspection reports and initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Use inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and thread gauges.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, PPAP, APQP is a plus but not required.
• Communicate quality issues across departments to address root causes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Inspection aptitude

CWI/NDT experience

Accuracy & attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

Job description

LB METALS LLC in Harvey, IL is seeking an Inspector to read and interpret customer and internal drawings for product inspection. You will inspect weldments, measure with calipers and micrometers, and document findings in formal reports.

The role requires a strong eye for detail and the ability to work with multiple departments to resolve quality issues. The ideal candidate has blueprint reading skills, GD&T familiarity, and prior inspection experience.