Quality Inspector – Forge Shop​/Dimensional Inspection

Houston, TX 77015
$17.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience
First Shift | Starts at 6:00 AM | 8+ hours per day
Monday - Friday; some Saturdays as needed

We are hiring an experienced Quality Inspector for the Forge Department of an industrial manufacturer specializing in steel forgings, flanges, and connectors
.

This position requires hands-on inspection of metal components on an active manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate has experience inspecting forged or machined parts
, reading engineering drawings, and using precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and tolerances.

Dimensional inspection experience is a priority. Candidates must be able to explain the types of metal parts they have inspected, the measuring tools they have used, and how they determine whether a part meets specifications.

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of forged and manufactured metal components.

• Verify dimensions, tolerances, workmanship, and compliance with drawings and specifications.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and inspection requirements.

• Use micrometers, calipers, pi tapes, and other OD/ instruments
  .

• Inspect components for visible defects and dimensional discrepancies.

• Accurately record measurements and maintain inspection documentation.

• Identify and report nonconforming material.

• Communicate inspection findings to production and Quality personnel.

• Follow inspection procedures, safety rules, and required PPE guidelines.

• Maintain inspection equipment and verify that measuring tools are suitable for use.

• Previous hands-on Quality Inspector experience inspecting metal components in a forge shop, machine shop, or comparable industrial manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and tolerances
  .

• Ability to read blueprints and compare actual measurements against drawing requirements.

• Experience using precision measuring instruments.

• Accurate documentation skills and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with production and Quality teams.

• Comfortable working on an active forge shop / heavy manufacturing floor
  .

• Dependable attendance and availability for 8+ hour shifts and some Saturdays
  .

• Steel forgings, flanges, connectors, or similar industrial metal components.

• Forging operations or machine shop inspection.

• First article inspection and nonconformance reports.

• Familiarity with ASME/API requirements.

• $17.00-$24.00 per hour
  , based on relevant inspection experience.

• Day shift begins at 6:00 AM.

• Monday - Friday, 8+ hours per day
  , with some Saturdays as needed.

We are especially interested in candidates with direct dimensional inspection experience involving forged or machined metal parts.