Quality Inspector - UL Certified

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support welding, fabrication, assembly, and electrical control panel operations by ensuring products meet company, customer, and industry quality standards.
• This role focuses heavily on weld inspection, dimensional verification, workmanship evaluation, and UL-compliant control panel inspection throughout incoming, in-process, and final manufacturing stages.
• The Quality Inspector works closely with Production and Quality teams to identify nonconformances, maintain compliance, and support consistent product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with engineering drawings, weld symbols, and applicable acceptance criteria.
• Verify weld size, profile, continuity, and workmanship against specified requirements.
• Identify weld discontinuities such as cracks, porosity, lack of fusion, undercut, overlap, or distortion.
• Confirm adherence to welding procedures and fabrication standards.
• Support weld traceability and documentation requirements.
• Communicate weld-related quality concerns directly with welders, supervisors, and quality leadership.
• Incoming, In-Process & Final InspectionPerform incoming inspections of castings, machined parts, fabricated components, and purchased materials.
• Conduct in-process inspections during fabrication and assembly to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Complete final inspections verifying dimensional accuracy, fit-up, torque requirements, alignment, and overall product quality.
• Use inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and measurement devices.
• Inspect electrical control panels in accordance with UL 508A standards, verifying component installation, wiring, labeling, and overall panel construction quality.
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• Nonconformance & Documentation
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Initiate and support nonconformance reports (NCRs) and containment activities.
• Assist with Material Review Board (MRB) processes by providing inspection findings and supporting documentation.
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• Quality & Production Support
• Monitor production processes for adherence to work instructions and quality standards.
• Verify calibration status of inspection tools and measuring equipment.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain organized inspection areas and promote safe work practices.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing inspection, welding, or fabrication environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications.
• Knowledge of visual weld inspection practices; familiarity with AWS standards preferred.
• Experience using mechanical measurement tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• UL Certified (Underwriters Laboratories) or ability to obtain UL certification required for control panel inspection activities.

Preferred:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or relevant welding inspection training.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Background in pump manufacturing, rotating equipment, or heavy fabrication.
• UL Certified (Underwriters Laboratories) with experience inspecting electrical control panels per UL 508A standards.

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