Entry Level Quality Inspector

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule

TAT is a minority owned, family-centered small business. We specialize in manufacturing and repairing industrial gas turbine components (turbines used to generate electricity in power plants). We also provide custom metal part fabrication, machining, and assembly services. TAT will soon be moving to a larger facility later this year and seeks to expand its team.

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will support the company’s quality assurance and quality control efforts by assisting with product inspections, documentation, and compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements. This role helps ensure that products meet established quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 quality management principles.

The ideal candidate has an eye for detail and is committed to our high standards of quality. This is an ideal position for someone with little to no experience in quality!

• Perform product inspections to verify parts meet drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain quality records
• Identify and report nonconforming materials or products according to company procedures
• Assist with containment and segregation of nonconforming products
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities when quality issues arise
• Maintain organized quality documentation within job folders and quality records

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes preferred
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office or similar programs)
• Ability to follow established procedures and instructions
• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Associate degree or coursework in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Previous manufacturing, inspection, or production experience
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges

• Follow documented procedures and work instructions in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure inspection records and quality documentation are properly completed and retained in accordance with ISO 9001 record control requirements
• Assist in the control and identification of nonconforming products per established procedures
• Support corrective and preventive action processes by providing inspection data and observations
• Participate in internal audits or provide documentation as requested by the Quality Manager or auditors
• Promote risk-based thinking by identifying potential quality risks or process issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving product quality and process efficiency
• Help ensure customer requirements and applicable regulatory requirements are met
• Maintain traceability of materials and parts when required by company or customer specifications

• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during inspections
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Good visual acuity to inspect small components and detect defects
• Manual dexterity to operate measuring instruments

This position operates primarily in a manufacturing and shop environment where exposure to machinery, noise, and moving equipment may occur. Proper safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) must be followed at all times.