Quality Control Analyst Trainee Jobs in Gaffney, SC

IFAB Corp is seeking a Quality Inspector to support quality control for metal fabricated automotive components across our manufacturing operations, including heavy stamping, welding, laser cutting, forming, CNC machining, e-coat, powder coat, and final inspection.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying that incoming materials, in-process parts, finished components, and coated products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, internal standards, and applicable quality system requirements. This role requires hands-on inspection experience, strong attention to detail, the ability to use precision measuring tools, and the confidence to identify, document, contain, and communicate quality issues on the production floor.

• Stamping, Forming & Laser: Inspect parts for defects such as splits, cracks, wrinkles, excessive burrs, die marks, distortion, springback, edge quality, flatness, bend angles, and dimensional variation.

• Weld Inspection: Perform visual inspection of welded components for weld size, location, profile, porosity, undercut, spatter, burn-through, cracks, distortion, fit-up, and overall workmanship.

• CNC Machining: Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, hole size, thread quality, surface finish, and critical-to-quality characteristics.

• E-Coat & Powder Coat: Inspect for coating coverage, dry film thickness, adhesion, cure, color, gloss, contamination, orange peel, craters, chips, bare spots, and runs using thickness gages and visual standards.

• CMM Operation: Operate CMM equipment and execute established CMM programs as required.

• Conduct receiving, first-piece/first-off, first article (FAI), in-process, last-piece/last-off, final, rework, and containment inspections.

• Identify, tag, segregate, and document nonconforming material (NCRs).

• Initiate and support containment activities to prevent defective product from moving to the next operation or shipping to the customer.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (5-Why, Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, 8D, and CAPA).

• Record inspection results accurately in quality systems, ERP systems, Excel logs, layout reports, and SPC records.

• Maintain full traceability for inspected parts, raw materials, and purchased components.

• Support PPAP, APQP, control plan verification, and customer-specific documentation.

• Verify incoming raw materials against purchase orders, drawings, and Certificates of Conformance.

• Coach operators on basic defect recognition, gage use, inspection requirements, and reaction plans.

• Support internal, customer, and layered process audits (IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 compliance).

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Technical certification in manufacturing, quality, metrology, machining, welding, or related field is preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably automotive, metal fabrication, stamping, welding, machining, or coating).

• Technical Skills:

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), work instructions, and control plans.

  • Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, plug/thread/bore/go/no-go gages, and fixtures).

• Systems: Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, ERP, or QMS data entry).

• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to make independent, accurate pass/fail decisions under pressure.

• Experience operating CMM equipment or executing programs (PC-DMIS, Calypso, MCOSMOS, CMM Manager, etc.).

• Experience with advanced metrology tools (FARO Arm, Hexagon arm, optical comparator, profilometer).

• Weld inspection training or certifications (AWS, CWI, CAWI).

• Experience reviewing material certifications and supplier inspection records.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance.

• Paid company holidays.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation days.

\> Equal Employment Opportunity IFAB Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, business needs, and job-related requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.