Quality Control Inspector
Apache Fabricators – Houston, TX
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE
Schedule: Monday - Saturday | First Shift
FABRICATION SHOP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Apache Fabricators is seeking a Quality Control Inspector with hands-on fabrication shop experience. Candidates must have experience inspecting weldments, structural steel components, and fabricated assemblies. This position is not intended for warehouse, food manufacturing, or medical device quality backgrounds.
Responsibilities
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Perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated products.
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Inspect welds, fit-up, dimensions, and assemblies to customer specifications.
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Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and weld symbols.
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Verify material traceability and documentation.
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Complete inspection reports and quality records.
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Identify and document non-conforming products.
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Work closely with production personnel to ensure quality standards are maintained.
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Utilize measuring tools including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
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Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and customer requirements.
Qualifications
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Minimum 3+ years of QC inspection experience in a fabrication shop environment.
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Experience inspecting structural steel, weldments, or fabricated assemblies.
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Ability to read fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
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Strong understanding of dimensional inspections and quality standards.
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Experience using precision measuring equipment.
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Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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CWI certification or pursuit of certification.
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Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
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Structural steel or heavy industrial fabrication experience.
Benefits
Applicants must have fabrication shop quality experience. Candidates with structural steel, welding, and fabrication inspection backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.