Quality Inspector - 1St Shift

Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM, overtime based on business need.

Location: Union, OH - Near Dayton, Troy, Englewood & Vandalia

No travel. Home daily. Full-time manufacturing role.

What You'll Do

• Perform product testing and inspection (visual, dimensional, pressure decay, vacuum decay, etc.)
• Conduct cross‑checks at each operation stage against prints/drawings, travelers, inspection sheets, Control Plans, and visual criteria
• Issue gauges to employees and ensure all gauges are calibrated and properly identified
• Collect, document, and enter inspection results and quality records
• Monitor gauge inventory and quality‑related supplies
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming product
• Ensure all inspections and tests follow the required inspection protocols
• Train operations personnel on updated or changed quality inspection processes
• Support plant‑wide communication of Quality Alerts and quality concerns
• Exercise the authority to stop production when nonconforming parts are detected
• Assist other members of the Quality Department as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• 20/20 vision in at least one eye and must not be color blind

(Corrective lenses allowed if normally used)

• 2-3 years of experience in a related quality function
• Strong understanding of metal fabrication processes
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to determine material types and gauges
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints
• Comfortable working in a Windows‑based computer environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 lbs regularly, Up to 50 lbs frequently, Up to 100 lbs occasionally (with assistance)
• Must demonstrate our 12 Expected Behaviors of an Actively Engaged Person, including accountability, teamwork, trust, communication, problem solving, adaptability, and a positive attitude

Why United Alloy - Union, OH?

• Build large, custom tanks and heavy fabrications
• Stable, growing manufacturing employer in the Dayton region
• ISO 9001 certified and WBENC woman/minority owned
• Partner with Fortune 500 OEM customers
• Competitive benefits + strong culture + opportunity for advancement
• United Alloy is a preferred designer and manufacturer of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, and chassis built to world-class quality standards - proudly Made in the USA.

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.