Quality Control Inspector III

TruBlu HR Solutions is seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector III for a manufacturing facility in the Houston area. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or machining environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience reading blueprints, interpreting GD&T specifications, and utilizing precision measuring instruments to ensure finished products meet quality standards.

This position involves performing first article, in-process, and final inspections on machined fasteners, completing mechanical testing, and maintaining accurate quality documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on machined components and fasteners.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Inspect products visually and utilize precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, go/no-go gauges, and optical comparators.
• Verify product dimensions, thread specifications, surface conditions, and stamp markings.
• Conduct mechanical testing, including hardness, tensile, and Charpy impact testing.
• Perform Positive Material Identification (PMI) testing to verify material composition.
• Complete coating thickness inspections to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Identify nonconforming products and determine acceptance or rejection based on inspection results.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, test records, and quality documentation.
• Follow established quality control procedures and manufacturing safety standards.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of quality control or quality assurance inspection experience required.
• Experience inspecting machined parts, fasteners, or manufactured metal components.
• Must have hands-on experience using calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gauges, and optical comparators.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T principles, including positional tolerances, circular runout, and total runout.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 drawing interpretation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects and dimensional discrepancies.
• Ability to maintain organized, accurate inspection and testing records.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting machined fasteners or threaded components.
• Experience with hardness, tensile, and Charpy impact testing.
• Experience performing PMI and coating thickness testing.
• Familiarity with first article inspection and final product acceptance procedures

Training will be provided on mechanical testing equipment as needed.

Required Attire

• Jeans or Dickies-style work pants.
• Steel-toe boots.
• Safety glasses will be provided.