Quality Control Technician

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Full Time Technicians Sumner, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.00 To $26.00 Hourly

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring products meet established quality standards through inspection, testing, and evaluation of materials and finished goods. This role works closely with production teams to identify defects, verify compliance with specifications, and support corrective and preventive actions to maintain consistent product quality.

This position is designed for a detail‑oriented professional with a strong commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement. The Quality Control Inspector plays a critical role in upholding quality standards, supporting manufacturing excellence, and contributing to Universal Fabricating’s commitment to precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

• Review and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to understand design and measurement requirements for each project.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for rework, and confirming rework.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing rework and waste, and inputting data into quality database.
• Recommend product improvements and changes to production processes to improve quality.
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs.
• Utilize forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work enviroment by following standards, procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Ensures quality and organization meet anticipated timelines and fabrication goals.
• Assist in other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability preferred.

Skills (must do)

Knowledge (must know)

Attributes (must be aware of)

• Blueprint and drawings interpretation.
• Visual and measurement inspection.
• Quality testing, reporting and documentation.
• Process improvement recommendations.
• Manufacturing methods and fabrication processes.
• Quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Measurement tools and equipment operation.
• Safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Quality databases and recordkeeping systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Analytical and quality focused.
• Team-oriented with clear communication.
• Proactive in continuous improvement.
• Safety-conscious and reliable.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to analyse information.
• Supports innovation and participates in process optimization.
• Familiar with manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledgeable of safe work practices and precautionary measures.

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

• Not required.

• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive motions and manual dexterity.
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, crouching and sitting.
• Close visual acuity and use of inspection tools.
• Manufacturing shop floor.
• Exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Fast-paced enviroment.
• Exposure to active shop processes (welding, cutting, machining).
• Cuts from sharp edges and unfinished metal parts.
• Exposure to noise, fumes, dust, and debris.
• Slips, trips, falls and ergonomic strain.
• Eye strain.