Quality Control Inspector

Reports to: Quality Control Manager

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Cooperates with: All Departments

Primary Responsibility: The Quality Control Inspector helps ensure that catalyst parts and finished products meet drawing, specification, and customer requirements. This role inspects materials and products, records results, and works with production and Quality to identify concerns and prevent defects from reaching customers.

What You'll Do:

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of catalyst components and finished assemblies for dimensional accuracy, appearance, workmanship, and overall conformity.
• Read drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions to determine product acceptance requirements.
• Use appropriate measuring tools and inspection equipment; verify calibration status and support shop-floor calibration activities as assigned.
• Complete accurate inspection records and maintain product identification, traceability, and required quality documentation.
• Identify and communicate defects, place suspect product on quality hold, and support segregation, containment, and reinspection.
• Work with production, engineering, and Quality to resolve inspection questions and support corrective action, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Follow approved procedures, safe handling practices, and PPE requirements; maintain an organized inspection area.
• Escalates unclear requirements and quality concerns to supervision.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, manufacturing, or quality coursework preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing inspection, quality control, fabrication, welding, coating, or catalyst manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and tolerances, perform basic shop mathematics, and use precision measuring equipment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and applicable quality or production systems.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Clear communication and a cooperative approach to working with production and other departments.
• Integrity, willingness to raise concerns promptly, and care in handling catalyst parts.
• Being able to safely lift or move up to 50 pounds independently.

What's In it For You:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Annual Bonus Program
• $350 Annual Wellness Credit
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with match up to 5%
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 5 days of paid sick leave annually
• 15 days PTO annually (prorated based on start date)

Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.