Quality Inspector Jobs in Anderson, SC (NOW HIRING)

Element is seeking a motivated NDT Ultrasonic Inspector (Level I/II) - 3rd Shift to join our aerospace team. In this role, you'll apply your technical expertise to perform ultrasonic inspections using approved NAS 410 techniques and procedures, ensuring every component meets strict aerospace quality standards.

As part of our quality-driven team, you'll set up and operate UT equipment, interpret and evaluate inspection results, document findings, and maintain calibration and inspection records. This position offers the opportunity to grow your skills in both nondestructive testing and quality assurance, supporting Element's commitment to precision and safety in every part we test.

Salary: $25-$35/hr DOE

• Perform calibrations, nondestructive tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
• Accurately record and verify inspection data, ensuring traceability and compliance with internal and customer quality requirements.
• Apply strong attention to detail and analytical skills to identify trends, deviations, and potential quality issues in inspection results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by contributing to corrective and preventive action processes.
• Maintain familiarity with the scope and limitations of the assigned NDT methods, providing guidance and on-the-job training to Level I technicians.
• Maintain organized inspection areas, calibration tools, and records to ensure audit readiness.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures while handling equipment, tools, and customer components with care.
• Demonstrate a proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality results on time or ahead of schedule.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in NDT or Quality disciplines preferred.
• NAS 410 Level I or Level II certification (or equivalent) with documented evidence of qualification preferred.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, documentation control, and inspection traceability within aerospace or manufacturing environments.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to record and interpret inspection data, document findings clearly, and maintain accurate quality records.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communicator capable of collaborating across teams and departments to resolve quality issues and maintain compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with quality management or data tracking systems is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and meet visual acuity requirements for inspection accuracy.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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