Quality Inspector | Metal Fabrication

Posted 16 days ago

cutting edge fabricationSouth Milwaukee (WI)

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

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About the role

Quality Inspector (Fabrication & Welding)Join a team that takes pride in quality craftsmanship Cutting Edge Fabrication is a leading metal fabrication company producing medium to large, complex weldments and fabricated assemblies for customers in transportation, defense, aerospace, construction equipment, and other demanding industries. For more than 30 years, we've built a reputation for quality, reliability, and tackling challenging projects. As we continue investing in our people, equipment, and capabilities, we're looking for skilled team members who want to help build the next chapter of our company's growth. Our priorities are simple: safety, quality, and on-time delivery. We believe those priorities help us take care of both our employees and our customers. If you're someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys solving technical challenges, and wants to help build a best-in-class fabrication operation, we'd like to talk with you.

Position Summary: Cutting Edge Fabrication is seeking a full-time Quality Inspector to support our fabrication, welding, machining, and final inspection processes. This position plays a critical role in ensuring our products meet customer specifications and industry standards. You will work closely with our fabrication, welding, machining, and engineering teams to verify quality throughout the manufacturing process—not just at final inspection. We're looking for someone with quality inspection experience or an experienced welder, fitter, machinist, or fabricator who has a strong understanding of print reading and quality requirements and is interested in building a career in quality.

Responsibilities: Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, job routings, and customer requirements Perform inspections throughout the manufacturing process, including: Post fit-up Post weld Post machining Final inspection Inspect fabricated components and weldments to drawing and customer specifications Perform weld inspections in accordance with AWS and ASME requirements Verify dimensional accuracy using standard inspection equipment Document inspection results and maintain quality records Identify nonconforming product and communicate quality concerns to production and management Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions Help maintain and continuously improve our quality management system Perform other quality-related duties as assigned

Qualifications: Required Experience in quality inspection or metal fabrication, welding, machining, or manufacturing Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings Working knowledge of GD&TStrong understanding of fabrication and welding processes Excellent math skills, including geometry and basic trigonometry Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Good communication and teamwork skills Reliable attendance and strong work ethic Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Preferred Experience inspecting weldments to AWS D1.1 and/or ASME Section IX requirements Experience using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools Forklift and overhead crane experience Experience in a custom fabrication or job-shop environment

What We're Looking For: Someone who takes pride in quality and craftsmanshipA detail-oriented individual who enjoys solving technical problemsA dependable teammate who communicates effectively with production personnel Someone who believes quality is built into the process—not inspected in at the endA professional who values safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay based on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and paid holidays Retirement benefits Opportunities for training, certification, and career growth Stable workload with a company committed to long-term success Cutting Edge Fabrication is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable law.

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