Your mission: protect the customer by catching what others miss
Picture this: you spot a subtle dimensional variance on a welded assembly, collaborate with the department manager to tweak the process, route the part for rework, and verify the fix—preventing a delay before it happens. That’s the daily impact of a Metal Fabrication Dimensional Inspection Technician.
Core mission
- Conduct in‑process inspections of weldments and assemblies against drawings and specifications; perform visual and measurement tests; escalate and recommend adjustments to the appropriate department manager.
- Perform final inspections, send nonconforming product for rework, and confirm rework accuracy before release.
- Complete inspection records, summarize rework/waste, and enter results into Epicor.
- Operate and maintain measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, micrometers) per instructions to ensure reliable readings.
- Interpret blueprints, customer specs, and work instructions to understand quality expectations.
- Maintain required test records and metrics; determine disposition and apply tagging per procedure during periodic checks.
- Prepare and submit reports for the Quality Manager.
How we work
- Attendance: Be punctual, adhere to schedules, start prepared, stay on task, and minimize unscheduled absences.
- Quality first: Deliver parts that meet requirements the first time.
- Safety always: Wear required PPE and follow all safety rules, procedures, and policies.
- Accountability: Own your output and continuously raise the bar.
- Follow procedures, work instructions, and operational processes without exception.
- Immediately contain and notify management of nonconforming product.
- Understand the stakes: non‑compliance can drive customer rejections, internal scrap, late shipments, injuries, and environmental harm.
- This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications you’ll bring
- 1+ year in quality inspection or equivalent training.
- Experience in welding/fabrication manufacturing is a plus.
- Proficiency with dimensional tools (tape measure, calipers, micrometers) and inspection methods.
- Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
- Knowledge of applicable safety standards; comfortable using protective clothing (face shield, gloves, PPE, etc.).
- Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- A meticulous eye and a results‑oriented approach.
Workplace and physical capability
Operate in a manufacturing environment with loud noise, moving equipment, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles. You may work with or near chemicals described in accessible Safety Data Sheets, with moderate temperature changes over an eight‑hour shift.
- Regularly required to talk and hear.
- Regularly stand, walk, handle/feel components, reach, climb/balance, and stoop, kneel, push, crouch, or crawl.
- Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Close and color vision, plus focus adjustment, are necessary.
Accessibility
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Employment package
- Job Type: Full‑time
- Work Location: In person
- Ability to Commute: Richmond, IN 47374 (Required)
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The fine print
- This description highlights the primary responsibilities but isn’t all‑inclusive; duties may change and additional tasks may be assigned.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.