The QC Fabrication In-process Inspector position reports directly to the QC Fabrication Inspection Supervisor and performs the following in-process inspections in the fabrication department.

Laser Cut and Formed Metal In-process Inspection Responsibilities

• Verifies cut components are free of burrs and sharp edges
• Verifies bent components are bent in the proper orientation by comparing the component to the engineered drawings.
• Signs off on in process inspection checklists validating successful inspections.

Copper Forming and Epoxy Insulation In-Process Inspection Responsibilities

• Verifies all copper hole punching is free from burrs or damaged to copper components.
• Verifies epoxy insulation is free from knicks, burns, cuts or visible damage
• Confirms copper length to engineered drawings.

Welding In-Process Inspection Responsibilities

• Verifies proper fit-up/alignment of laser cut/formed components prior to welding
• Verifies welds on components prior to completed assembly welds
• Confirms components are properly identified with part number labels/engravings

Component Powder Coating In-Process Inspection Responsibilities

• Verifies paint finish does not contain any peeling, bubbling or discoloration using paint color chip(s)
• Verifies correct paint mil thickness

The in-process Inspector will

• Be responsible for utilizing squares and mil thickness gauges to validate component compliance.
• Form fills paperwork to validate inspections completed
• Complete NCRs to ensure nonconforming products are properly addressed and documented.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, fabrication, QC, or inspection experience required
• Ability to read engineered drawings and verify part compliance
• Ability to use inspection tools such as squares, rulers, and mil thickness gauges
• Ability to identify fabrication, welding, insulation, and coating defects
• Strong documentation skills, including inspection forms and NCRs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

Preferred

• 3+ years of in-process inspection experience in a fabrication environment
• Experience with sheet metal, copper forming, welding, epoxy insulation, or powder coating inspection
• Experience with NCR documentation and quality systems
• Familiarity with additional measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Experience in switchgear, electrical manufacturing, or custom industrial fabrication
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred