Quality Control Inspector

Company Description

J & A Manufacturing is a veteran-owned, ISO 9001:2008 certified precision sheet metal fabricator serving a wide range of industries, including electronics, telecommunications, security, medical, and defense. The company provides full-service contract manufacturing of aluminum, steel, and stainless steel components such as enclosures, chassis, brackets, panels, weldments, frames, card cages, and electro-mechanical assemblies. With a focus on high-quality craftsmanship and reliable production, J & A Manufacturing supports customers from prototype through full-scale production.

Team members work in a setting that values precision, consistency, and adherence to recognized quality standards. The organization offers opportunities to contribute to products used in technically demanding and mission-critical applications.

The Quality Control Inspector is a full-time, on-site position based in Garland, TX. This role is responsible for inspecting sheet metal parts, assemblies, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications, drawings, and quality standards. Day-to-day tasks include performing visual and dimensional inspections using tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement equipment; documenting inspection results; and identifying nonconformances. The Quality Control Inspector collaborates with production and engineering teams to communicate quality issues, support root-cause analysis, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.

The role also involves maintaining inspection records, following ISO 9001 procedures, and helping continuously improve quality processes and product reliability.

• Strong Quality Control and Inspection skills, including experience with visual, dimensional, and first-article inspections.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Management principles, ideally within an ISO 9001 environment.
• Effective Communication skills to clearly document findings and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications related to sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and basic understanding of tolerances and GD&T.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, or a related industry is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical training or certifications in quality or manufacturing are a plus.