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Quality Inspector – Precision Sheet Metal, Weldments & Metrology

Green Bay, WI • On-site • $1.00 - $64,480.00

Posted: November 11, 2026

Quality Inspector – Precision Sheet Metal, Weldments & Metrology

Up to $31.00/hr (DOE) | Green Bay, WI Area | 1st Shift | Direct-Hire


Up to $31.00 per hour starting base (commensurate with inspection & prints literacy) + comprehensive benefits package
3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment; United States Citizens or Green Card holders only; must reside within a daily commuting radius of Green Bay, Wisconsin
1st Shift full-time schedule with reliable daytime hours
Modern, clean, climate-controlled custom manufacturing facility; zero travel required
Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CAD drawing interpretation, inspection reports, material handling (overhead cranes & forklifts)
Premier, high-spec custom metal fabrication leader serving stable, elite sectors (medical, food/dairy, aerospace, marine, material handling)


Elevate your quality assurance career with a premier, high-spec custom metal fabrication leader serving stable, elite sectors including medical, food/dairy, aerospace, marine, and advanced material handling. Operating out of a highly modernized, clean, and fully climate-controlled manufacturing facility in the Green Bay area, our client is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector. This direct-hire role offers exceptional job security, continuous investment in your professional skills, and a culture that completely avoids the high-stress chaos of high-volume manufacturing environments.
If you are an experienced inspector or skilled metal fabrication professional looking for a stable, high-precision environment, this opportunity represents a major quality-of-life upgrade. Because our client partners with high-margin, high-spec industries, the emphasis floor-wide is on zero-defect precision and craftsmanship. The company culture is fiercely family-oriented and team-focused, offering clear long-term stability and supportive leadership that rewards technical mastery.

What You Will Be Doing

Thoroughly reviewing manufactured sheet metal parts, stainless/aluminum weldments, and precision machine components for exact dimensional and cosmetic accuracy.
Reading and interpreting complex CAD drawings, engineering blueprints, weld symbols, and machining specifications to verify customer requirements.
Utilizing precision measurement tools—including calipers, micrometers, and other inspection devices—to verify tight tolerances.
Identifying and documenting part non-conformances, completing itemized inspection reports, and logging accurate labor/part records.
Working closely with shipping/receiving and shop floor fabricators to prepare inspected items for timely customer delivery.
Safely operating overhead bridge cranes and forklifts as required to position and inspect heavy components and weldments.

What We Are Looking For

3+ years of hands-on inspection or quality assurance experience in a custom metal job shop or contract manufacturing environment (strong fabrication candidates willing to train will also be considered).
Proven competency in reading CAD drawings, shop blueprints, and interpreting standard weld/machining symbols.
Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and standard mechanical inspection tooling.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate non-conformance logs and itemized inspection documentation.
US Citizenship or Green Card holder status required; must reside within a daily commuting distance of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Preferred Technical Assets

Background in inspecting varied alloys, specifically stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum fabrications.
Prior experience operating forklifts and overhead bridge cranes in an industrial setting.
Experience working within structured 5S environments and quality management tracking systems.