Quality Inspector

Overview

Quality Control Inspector — Ponca City, OK (Third shift: Sunday through Thursday, 7:00pm - 5:30am). Full Time, Hourly, with undisclosed salary.

Reports To:

Quality Manager.

Location:

Ponca City, OK. Travel: N/A.

Position Type:
Full Time. Level: Experienced.

Job Description:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our third shift team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in welding or weld inspection, strong blueprint reading skills, and the ability to accurately use a tape measure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with welders, supervisors, and quality assurance teams to ensure our products meet high standards of quality and safety.

• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections on welds to ensure structural and aesthetic standards.
• Interpret welding blueprints, schematics, and job specifications.
• Use tape measures and other inspection tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Document inspection results and report non-conformities or defects.
• Work with welders and supervisors to address quality issues and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with company policies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in the welding and quality departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

Position Requirements:

• Successfully passes background check, preemployment drug screening, and any preemployment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
• Daily in-person, predictable attendance.
• Ability to read tape measurements.

Education/

Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years welding or weld inspection experience.
• Additional welding or quality certifications are a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent speaking, writing and listening skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficient with tape measures and standard inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good people skills and the ability to communicate clearly with team members across shifts.
• Comfortable working overnight hours and in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Capable of working in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Organization and 6S skills.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Quality Inspector is daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, noise up to 85 dB, and inclement weather including typical and atypical outdoor elements and extreme cold and hot temperatures. Employees must wear company-mandated PPE and adhere to all safety policies. The Quality Control Inspector must be able to lift 49 lbs independently and 50-100 lbs with a team lift.

Work hours may include early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees will support these nondiscriminatory policies.