In Process QC Inspector

Stainless Process Systems – 1650 Beacon Place, Oxnard, CA

Pay: $23.00–$26.00 per hour DOE

Stainless Process Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Stainless Process Systems (SPS) is a growing ASME equipment manufacturer specializing in the design and fabrication of precision stainless steel tanks, pressure vessels, process equipment, and custom systems for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, aerospace, and food and beverage industries. SPS provides engineered solutions built to ASME standards with an uncompromising commitment to quality, craftsmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.

As an In-Process Quality Control Inspector, you will ensure that stainless steel tanks, pressure vessels, process equipment, and welded assemblies are manufactured in accordance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, ASME Code requirements, and the SPS Quality Management System. You will perform inspections at designated manufacturing hold points throughout fabrication, verifying dimensional accuracy, weld quality, workmanship, material compliance, and overall product quality before work proceeds to the next operation.

Working closely with engineering and manufacturing personnel, you will identify and resolve quality concerns early, maintain accurate inspection documentation, and help ensure every product shipped reflects the exceptional quality expected by our customers.

• Perform in-process inspection of stainless steel tanks, pressure vessels, process piping, and fabricated assemblies throughout manufacturing.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, ASME requirements, and company workmanship standards.
• Inspect weld fit-up, alignment, joint preparation, tack welds, and completed welds using accepted visual inspection practices.
• Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, weld gauges, height gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Conduct receiving inspection of materials and purchased components, verifying MTRs, heat-number traceability, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Inspect machined components, nozzle locations, flanges, fabricated assemblies, and critical-to-quality features prior to release.
• Verify surface finish, cleanliness, cosmetic workmanship, and overall appearance of stainless steel equipment.
• Witness and document hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure testing when required.
• Complete inspection buy-offs at designated manufacturing hold points.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports, NCRs, and quality documentation.
• Verify calibration records/labels prior to using inspection equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, welding, fabrication, machining, polishing, shipping, and production personnel to resolve quality concerns while minimizing rework.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, continuous improvement initiatives, and final inspection prior to shipment.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, or equivalent manufacturing/inspection experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of quality inspection experience in welded fabrication, pressure vessel manufacturing, machining, or related industries.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, fabrication prints, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and inspection gauges.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII Division 1 and AWS welding standards.
• Experience inspecting TIG welded stainless steel vessels, sanitary process equipment, or pressure vessels.
• Understanding of material traceability, quality documentation, hydrostatic testing, and fabrication workflows.
• A craftsman's eye for cosmetic workmanship and pharmaceutical-quality fabrication.

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Full-time, Monday-Friday