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Quality Assurance Inspector-1st/2nd shift

Anchor Fabrication
La Vergne, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Anchor Fabrication, a precision metal fabrication company located in Lavergne, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Inspector for our 1st and 2nd shift.

SUMMARY

The Quality Inspector will audit quality procedures and work instructions for compliance. Inspect work-in-process and final product to help ensure that a quality product is being delivered to our customers. The Quality Inspector will record findings, prepare reports and initiate action for problem resolution. They will also perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure that the facility quality requirements are being met.

 

  1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to the following, other duties may be applied;

    1. Perform inspections and tests per customer specifications and company procedures
    2. Using precision measuring instruments, measure dimensions and clearances of components
    3. Verify standard work procedures and process controls are followed
    4. Read blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerance specifications
    5. Verify accuracy of production gauges and instructions
    6. Interface effectively with all levels of plant personnel
    7. Monitor and evaluate all levels of parts from raw materials to finished goods and shipping containerization
    8. Audit all incoming supplier materials according to certification requirements
    9. Has the Authority and Responsibility to report non-conforming product

 

  1. Accountability
    1. Timely and responsive reports and documents
    2. Specified and accurate inspections and measurements
    3. Meeting safety performance targets

 

  1. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. None at this time

 

  1. QUALIFICATIONS
    1. Mechanically adept
    2. Blueprint reading skills
    3. Attention to detail
    4. Able to prioritize and work under schedule demands
    5. Good communication skills
    6. Computer literate
    7. Able to read all precision measuring instruments
    8. Ability to read and interpret specifications
    9. Knowledge of shop practices and operations

 

  1. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
    1. A high school diploma or equivalent along with;
    2. Product knowledge from a metal stamping, brake and /or welding environment
    3. Previous Quality Inspection experience is preferred

 

  1. LANGUAGE SKILLS
    1. Ability to write reports in the English language
    2. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors and/or managers in the English language

 

  1. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
    1. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages
    2. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
    3. Basic blueprint reading skills
    4. General mathematics
    5. Use and read all precision measuring instruments
    6. Read and interpret specifications

 

  1. REASONING ABILITY
    1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists
    2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
    3. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
    4. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

 

  1. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
    1. QI blueprint reading
    2. QI Math skills

 

  1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements With or Without Accommodation

    1. While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; climbing stairs, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
    2. The Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

 

  1. WORK ENVIRONMENT and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

    1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
    2. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
    3. The environment is primarily a typical Manufacturing environment
    4. There is some limited exposure to physical risk

 

  1. PPE REQUIREMENTS
    1. Eye protection required in all areas of the production floor
    2. Foot apparel must cover all portions of the foot
    3. Safety shoes/boots with metal or composite toe protection are required within production areas
    4. Other PPE such as gloves are required based on the task at hand

 

Anchor Fabrication LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.

 

Qualifications:
  1. QUALIFICATIONS
    1. Mechanically adept
    2. Blueprint reading skills (Basic GD&T Knowledge)
    3. Attention to detail
    4. Able to prioritize and work under schedule demands
    5. Good communication skills
    6. Computer literate
    7. Able to read all precision measuring instruments
    8. Ability to read and interpret specifications
    9. Knowledge of shop practices and operations

Salary : $18 - $21

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