FREDERICKS - Quality Control -Quality Control Inspector

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting manufactured components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. Working within a machine shop environment, this role supports product quality, traceability, and continuous improvement by performing inspections, documenting results, and identifying non-conformances.

Key Responsibilities

Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of machined parts and assemblies

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and quality requirements

Inspect components using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, indicators)

Verify dimensions, tolerances, surface finish, and workmanship

Complete inspection reports, quality records, and traceability documentation accurately

Identify, document, and report non-conforming materials or products

Support root cause analysis and corrective action processes as required

Communicate to the supervisor all non conformities. The final decision to scrap a part must be made at the appropriate supervisory level.

All tools, measuring instruments, and measuring equipment need to be kept in perfect working order and must be calibrated against a standard. If you have any reason to believe that any of the above mentioned measuring devices is out of tolerance, stop what you are doing and inform your supervisor immediately.

You are responsible for tracking Outside Service PO’s to be sure the parts get back from the service company and the cost gets on the job.

You are responsible for knowing the customer specifications or knowing where to find the customer specifications and the correct marking of items to be shipped and to ensure all required documents are shipped with the part as well as satisfy the general requirements of packaging and shipping responsibilities including, but not limited to, palletizing, banding, wrapping, protecting and loading parts ready for shipment.

You are responsible for stenciling parts as specified.

You are responsible for knowing where our QC Manual is kept and the sections that deal with aspects of your job. You must be able to answer auditor’s questions as to procedure and specifications for all our customers. If you have any questions at any time ask your supervisor.

You are responsible for knowing API and ISO specifications for all departments or have knowledge as to where to find the answers if you don’t know.

All delivery tickets must be completed and the packet sent to the respective supervisor as soon as completed so we can begin the pricing and billing cycle.

All sequences on the router need to have an initial by the person completing that section. Any sequences not initialed needs to be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisor for action.

Communicate inspection results and quality concerns to production, engineering, and quality teams

Ensure compliance with internal quality management systems and applicable standards

Assist with calibration checks and verification of measuring equipment, as applicable

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area

Follow all company policies, procedures, and occupational health and safety regulations

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Working knowledge of dimensional inspection methods and tools

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Basic computer skills for recording inspection results

Preferred:

Technical training or post-secondary education in quality, manufacturing, or machining

Experience inspecting machined components to tight tolerances

Knowledge of GD&T

Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, API, or customer-specific requirements

Experience with CMM inspection or advanced measurement tools

Key Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong sense of accountability and ethics

Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination

Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, metal parts, oils, and coolants

Health, Safety & Quality

The Quality Control Inspector is required to comply with all occupational health and safety requirements and company quality policies to ensure product integrity and workplace safety.

Benefits

Frederick’s Manufacturing LLC has an industry competitive, extended health and benefits plan & pays 100% of Medical and Dental premiums for employees.

Long-term Disability

Opportunities to advance your career within CCI’s Group of Companies.

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick time

401(k) Matching