QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Overview: Salary Range $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category Manufacturing

Description: Position Summary The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting fabricated products and in-process work within FABco's manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with customer specifications, shop drawings, applicable codes, and company quality standards. This role supports all fabrication processes and ensures that products leaving the shop meet contractual, structural, and dimensional requirements. The Quality Control Inspector plays a critical role in protecting FABco's reputation, maintaining compliance with applicable standards, and preventing rework, waste, and field issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Inspect incoming materials, in-process fabrication, and final products for compliance with shop drawings, customer specifications, and applicable standards. Verify measurements, bends, tolerances, tagging, and labeling using appropriate inspection tools. Identify and segregate non-conforming materials or workmanship. Complete and maintain accurate inspection records and quality proper material traceability through tagging, mill certifications, and work order non-conformance reports (NCRs) as required. Communicate quality issues promptly to supervisors and production leads. Verify corrective actions have been completed before product release. Support internal audits and continuous improvement inspection activities comply with company safety policies and applicable manufacturing standards.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 2–5 years of experience in fabrication, manufacturing, structural steel, rebar, or related construction materials environment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and knowledge of measurement tools (tape measures, calipers, gauges, angle finders, etc.).Strong math skills, including fractions, decimals, and basic geometry. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Outlook preferred).Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Experience in rebar fabrication or structural steel manufacturing. Familiarity with ASTM standards, construction specifications, or ISO quality systems. Quality certification (e.g., ISO 9001 exposure) a plus.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to see, read, and interpret printed materials, shop drawings, and digital screens with or without corrective devices. Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a high-noise shop environment. Ability to work in varying temperatures typical of a fabrication facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: This position operates in a fabrication/manufacturing facility. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, noise, dust, and industrial materials is expected. Required PPE must be worn at all times in designated areas.