Manufacturing Quality Inspector -- Welding & Coatings

Join a 100% employee-owned manufacturer and be the quality voice on the floor. Your specialty: coatings and welds. Your tools: gauges, calipers, and data. Your mission: verify that every component and finished product meets our standards and our customers’ expectations.

• Incoming and in-process inspections validate that materials, fabricated parts, and assemblies meet drawings, specifications, and tolerance limits.
• Finished goods pass checks for powder paint quality and thickness, weld quality, dimensional accuracy, fit, and cosmetic standards.
• Inspection equipment is calibrated and verified per procedure, with complete documentation.
• Test data is compiled, interpreted, and recorded to confirm compliance and uncover trends or deviations.
• Non-conformances on incorrect or out-of-spec receipts are promptly raised and processed.
• Packaging, marking, tagging, and loading are verified to protect product during shipment.
• Production issues are analyzed and resolved through collaboration and problem-solving.

• Technical diploma or Associate degree in quality (engineering/assurance/control) or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing with direct responsibility for quality/inspection of raw materials, parts, in-process work, and finished goods.
• Preferred background in welding and powder coat processes; paint experience is highly valued.
• Hands-on skill with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, paint film gauges, squares, tape measures, profile gauges, and related precision instruments.
• CWI certification is a plus.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as Epicor.
• Sharp attention to detail and clear written/verbal communication.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs., distinguish color, adjust focus, and perform twisting, turning, grasping, reaching, pulling, and prolonged standing.

Based in Waukesha, WI, Wildeck is part of Holden Industries and is 100% employee-owned. We are the largest U.S. producer of industrial steel work platforms (mezzanines), vertical lifts (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RML), safety guarding, industrial ladders, crossovers, and more—serving the distribution sector for nearly five decades.

• Competitive compensation
• Three health plan options, plus dental and vision
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, identity protection
• Paid parental leave, EAP, and continuing education
• Generous PTO and nine paid holidays
• Retirement: ESOP and 401(k) with company ESOP contributions based on profitability—be an owner and share in the results

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Continuous Improvement
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Tape Measure Reading
• Blueprint Reading