Quality Inspector – Precision Sheet Metal, Weldments & Metrology

Quality Inspector – Precision Sheet Metal, Weldments & Metrology

Up to $31.00/hr (DOE) | Green Bay, WI Area | 1st Shift | Direct-Hire

• Up to $31.00 per hour starting base (commensurate with inspection & prints literacy) + comprehensive benefits package
• 3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment; United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; must reside within a daily commuting radius of Green Bay, Wisconsin
• 1st Shift full-time schedule with reliable daytime hours
• Modern, clean, climate-controlled custom manufacturing facility; zero travel required
• Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CAD drawing interpretation, inspection reports, material handling (overhead cranes & forklifts)
• Premier, high-spec custom metal fabrication leader serving stable, elite sectors (medical, food/dairy, aerospace, marine, material handling)

Elevate your quality assurance career with a premier, high-spec custom metal fabrication leader serving stable, elite sectors including medical, food/dairy, aerospace, marine, and advanced material handling. Operating out of a highly modernized, clean, and fully climate-controlled manufacturing facility in the Green Bay area, our client is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector. This direct-hire role offers exceptional job security, continuous investment in your professional skills, and a culture that completely avoids the high-stress chaos of high-volume manufacturing environments.

If you are an experienced inspector or skilled metal fabrication professional looking for a stable, high-precision environment, this opportunity represents a major quality-of-life upgrade. Because our client partners with high-margin, high-spec industries, the emphasis floor-wide is on zero-defect precision and craftsmanship. The company culture is fiercely family-oriented and team-focused, offering clear long-term stability and supportive leadership that rewards technical mastery.

What You Will Be Doing

• Thoroughly reviewing manufactured sheet metal parts, stainless/aluminum weldments, and precision machine components for exact dimensional and cosmetic accuracy.
• Reading and interpreting complex CAD drawings, engineering blueprints, weld symbols, and machining specifications to verify customer requirements.
• Utilizing precision measurement tools - including calipers, micrometers, and other inspection devices - to verify tight tolerances.
• Identifying and documenting part non-conformances, completing itemized inspection reports, and logging accurate labor/part records.
• Working closely with shipping/receiving and shop floor fabricators to prepare inspected items for timely customer delivery.
• Safely operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts as required to position and inspect heavy components and weldments.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of hands-on inspection or quality assurance experience in a custom metal job shop or contract manufacturing environment (strong fabrication candidates willing to train will also be considered).
• Proven competency in reading CAD drawings, shop blueprints, and interpreting standard weld/machining symbols.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and standard mechanical inspection tooling.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate non-conformance logs and itemized inspection documentation.
• US Citizenship or Green Card holder status required; must reside within a daily commuting distance of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Preferred Technical Assets

• Background in inspecting varied alloys, specifically stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum fabrications.
• Prior experience operating forklifts and overhead bridge cranes in an industrial setting.
• Experience working within structured 5S environments and quality management tracking systems.