Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control Inspector

Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Thursday, 10 Hour Swing Shift

*Hours may vary, but start time will ideally be around 11am-12pm)

Pay: $18 - $22/hour

About Us

At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we're proud to be a global leader in tooling components and industrial parts. With over 70 years of innovation, we've built a legacy of quality, dependability, and customer focus. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, creativity, and teamwork.

As a family-owned business, we prioritize our employees' well-being, offering robust benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture where every voice matters. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional products and services to customers worldwide.

Position Overview

Carr Lane Manufacturing has an excellent opportunity for a Quality Control Inspector to work at a nationally recognized manufacturer located in St. Louis, MO. The Quality Control Inspector will perform tasks following established procedures, inspect and test raw material, in-process, purchased, outside processing and finished items.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the establishment and implementation of quality specifications, testing procedures and standards for raw material, outside processing, purchased, in-process and finished items for compliance to customer requirements, company specifications and procedures, and/or government regulation.
• Utilize micrometers, calipers and all departmental inspection and test equipment
• Enforce departmental procedures related to the care, control and monitoring of company inspection equipment, including sign out/in controls. Maintain appropriate records. Perform calibrations of employee gaging to current NIST standards.
• Read and interpret prints, routings and/or work orders. Follow established discipline and work instructions.
• Following established discipline and work instructions, perform certification of company and employee gages to externally certified gages. Maintain appropriate records.
• Prepare Material Rejection Reports in accordance with departmental procedure. Be capable of explaining conditions leading to rejection to the operator, team leads and/or company management.
• Inspect and/or test items in accordance with work orders, prints, specifications and/or quality plans according to standard departmental procedures and work instructions, recording results of same. Provide feedback to operators on inspection results.
• Assist new employees in the application of inspection and sampling techniques and process control procedures to ensure production of items meeting quality standards and specifications.
• Conduct research on product defects and customer complaints under the direction of the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School graduate with some advanced training in a related area.
• Minimum 2 - 3 years' experience as a Quality Control Inspector in a machine metal working environment

Preferred:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience with a Keyence Vision System is a plus
• Experience with microhardness Vickers and Rockwell "C" scale hardness testing a plus
• Metrology and measuring equipment calibration experience

Physical Requirements

Required:

• Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions
• Subject to noise, hazards, and oils.
• Close visual acuity
• Lift product to 35 pounds

Why Work at Carr Lane Manufacturing?

When you join Carr Lane, you're not just taking a job-you're building a career with a company that values:

• Legacy & Leadership: Decades of experience, with a reputation for industry leadership
• People-First Culture: A supportive team environment where every employee matters
• Continuous Growth: Training, development, and promotion from within
• Work That Matters: Your contributions directly impact customers and operations globally

Benefits & Perks

At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we care about our team members and invest in their well-being. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Competitive Medical Plans including HRA, with FSA option; Dental and Vision plans; Paid Time Off available Month 1; Eligibility for Parental Time; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 5 years; Profit Sharing after 1 Year of Employment; Company Paid Short-Term Disability; Optional Long-Term Disability; Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans; Company Paid Life Insurance and Additional Options Available; Pet Insurance
• Hybrid Schedule may be Available Depending on Position
• Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
• Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical degrees
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday

And so much more!

Website: www.carrlane.com

Reports To: Quality Control Supervisor

Pre-employment drug testing is required for employment.

Carr Lane is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action 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.