Entry - Level QA Inspector

Arrowhead Industrial Services (AIS) is looking for entry-level Quality Inspectors to check spun seamless aluminum and spun seamless steel cylinders at multiple stages of production to confirm they are safe and compliant. They visually inspect, measure thickness and dimensions, and verify threads on cylinders. Throughout this work, they ensure all cylinders meet approved drawings, regulatory standards, and AIS quality procedures, while consistently following safety rules. Major Duties & Responsibilities Inspection -70% Perform external visual inspection of incoming material to identify defects, ensuring shells are free of injurious conditions and that non-conforming material is rejected and dispositioned per AIS procedures. Verify cylinder wall thickness using calibrated measuring equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, ultrasonic devices) to confirm compliance with minimum thickness requirements on approved design drawings. Inspect and verify lot numbers are correctly applied, legible, and provide full traceability to starting material stock throughout the manufacturing process. Conduct thread inspections using visual methods and appropriate gauges to confirm proper thread form, minimum thread count, cleanliness, and engagement to support leak-free valve installation. Verify dimensions, and cylinder conditions during final inspection, ensuring all characteristics meet approved design tolerances. Documentation -30% Review and complete required inspection documentation, ensuring accuracy, legibility, and proper filing to demonstrate regulatory and client compliance. Inspection forms, reports, and records must be prepared and retained in accordance with QAD 100 sections on document control, reports, and records. Follow all applicable ISO, DOT, TC, CGA, Special Permit, and AIS quality requirements referenced in work instructions and procedures. Maintain a clean, orderly work area and promptly report additional hazards or non-conformances to AIS supervision. Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned Safety and compliance requirements Consistently wear required personal protective equipment, including protective gloves, safety glasses, dust mask as required, hearing protection, steel-toed/metatarsal footwear. Adhere to AIS safety policies, Job Safety Analyses, and any applicable client or location-specific safety rules when performing cylinder inspections. Follow safe work practices to mitigate hazards such as sharp edges, chemical exposure, flying debris, dust, noise exposure, slips and trips, and falling objects. Maintain independence and impartiality as required, including reporting any undue commercial or operational pressure that could affect inspection results. Knowledge & Abilities (Training Provided by Arrowhead) Understanding of ISO, DOT, TC, CGA, and relevant Special Permit requirements governing cylinder liner manufacture and inspection. Knowledge of visual, dimensional, thickness, and thread inspection techniques for cylinders. Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, ultrasonic thickness devices, thread gauges, and bore gauges, including proper use and basic calibration concepts. Ability to read and interpret approved design drawings, work instructions, job safety analyses, and client paperwork. Understanding of non-conformance, rejection, and disposition processes, and the role of accurate inspection records in quality and traceability. Ability to perform external visual inspections, thickness checks, and thread verification to identify defects and confirm compliance with specifications and client internal requirements. Ability to detect subtle defects, verify markings and lot numbers for legibility and traceability, and ensure all dimensions meet tolerance requirements. Ability to work safely around sharp edges, flying debris, dust, noise, and material handling hazards while properly using required PPE. Ability to accurately complete inspection forms, endorse and file records, and communicate non-conformances or hazards to supervision and Quality Assurance. Ability to recognize inspection or equipment issues (such as out-of-calibration tools or inconsistent results) and take appropriate corrective action or escalate as needed. Ability to maintain a clean, organized work area and follow established sequences and priorities to support production and inspection flow. Job Requirements Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, AIS work instructions, and regulatory references (ISO, DOT, TC, CGA, and Special Permits) related to cylinder manufacture and inspection. Proficiency in using and caring for precision measuring instruments and gauges, including following AIS calibration and verification procedures. Completion and maintenance of AISI Hazardous Materials Training and any function-specific training. Preferred Education and Experience: 1+ Experience in mechanical inspection, dimensional measurement, or quality control in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred. Pay: From $17.50 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person