🔍 Quality Inspector / Quality Technician
Earn $71,500 - $82,900+ Annually | Manufacturing Quality Careers | North Central, IN Area
🚀 Join a Stable, Family-Owned Manufacturer Where Quality Matters
A respected, family-owned manufacturing company in the South Bend area is seeking a Quality Inspector / Quality Technician to help ensure precision, consistency, and customer satisfaction across a diverse range of manufactured products.
If you're experienced with inspections, blueprint reading, measuring tools, and quality systems—and you're looking for a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and long-term employee success—this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
With thousands of unique parts produced and new challenges every day, you'll never feel like you're stuck doing the same thing over and over.
💰 Compensation: $71,500 - $82,900+ Per Year
Competitive Pay + Consistent Overtime
Hourly Rate: $25-$29/hour
Expected Annual Earnings: $71,500-$82,900+ with regular overtime opportunities
Benefits Include:
✅ Full Benefits Package
✅ Consistent Overtime Available
✅ Stable, Long-Term Career Opportunity
✅ Family-Owned Company Culture
✅ Direct Access to Leadership
✅ Opportunity for Long-Term Growth
🎯 What You'll Do
As a key member of the quality team, you'll help ensure products meet both customer and internal quality standards.
🔹 Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections
🔹 Inspect manufactured components for accuracy and conformance to specifications
🔹 Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical documents
🔹 Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other precision measuring instruments
🔹 Inspect welded assemblies and support weld quality verification processes
🔹 Cut and etch welds for quality verification when required
🔹 Identify non-conforming materials and assist with corrective actions
🔹 Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and calibration documentation
🔹 Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
🔹 Assist with ISO 9000 quality system compliance and internal audits
🔹 Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams
🛠 What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
✔ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
✔ Experience using precision measuring equipment
✔ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
✔ Excellent problem-solving abilities
✔ Effective communication and teamwork skills
✔ Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
Preferred Qualifications
⭐ 2+ years of manufacturing quality, inspection, or quality technician experience
⭐ Experience in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing
⭐ Knowledge of GD&T
⭐ Familiarity with ISO quality systems
⭐ Experience with SPC or quality data tracking
⭐ Experience working in a high-mix manufacturing environment
🌟 Why Candidates Love This Opportunity
Family-Owned Since 1958
This organization has built a reputation for treating employees the right way while maintaining a commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
🏆 Employee-focused culture
🏆 Diverse product mix—no repetitive production environment
🏆 Long-term stability and strong leadership
🏆 Visible impact on product quality and customer satisfaction
🏆 Collaborative team environment
🏆 Opportunity to build a long-term career with a respected manufacturer
📍 Location
South Bend / Mishawaka, Indiana Area
Full-Time | On-Site
Convenient commute from:
📍 Elkhart | 📍 Goshen | 📍 Niles | 📍 Granger
📍 Wakarusa | 📍 Middlebury | 📍 Bristol
📍 Plymouth | 📍 Warsaw
📩 Apply Today
Whether you're a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Manufacturing Inspector, QA Technician, Welding Inspector, or Quality Control Professional, we'd like to speak with you.
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Confidential resumes can be sent to ross.derosier@gogpac.com or call direct at (920) 873-5538.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rossderosier
Join a company where quality is valued, craftsmanship matters, and employees build careers—not just jobs.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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