QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR- 1st Shift

 

Quality Assurance Inspector | $22-$27/HR | 4-Day Work Week

NPS Metals (Owen Industries) – Fargo, ND | Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Be the Standard. Protect the Quality. Own the Floor.

At NPS Metals, quality isn't a department — it's a culture. We've built a reputation for precision and excellence in steel manufacturing, and we're looking for a Quality Assurance Inspector who takes that personally. Someone with a sharp eye, the confidence to speak up when something's off, and the discipline to follow processes without cutting corners.

This isn't a passive role. You'll have real authority on the floor — including the power to stop production when standards aren't met. If that kind of responsibility excites you, read on.

The Details

• Starting pay: $22.00 - $27/HR
• Hours: Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Schedule: 4-day work week — Fridays Off- Some OT will be needed 

What You'll Do

• Perform weekly tool and gauge checks to ensure measurement accuracy across the floor
• Verify operator forms and system entries to confirm everything lines up
• Conduct random inspections on flat, formed, and machined parts — checking against customer specifications
• Approve conforming parts with your official QC sticker, or flag and quarantine anything that doesn't make the cut
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to investigate suspect materials and resolve issues
• Complete final visual inspections and verify shipping details for accuracy
• Exercise full stop-work authority when quality standards aren't met — you're empowered to protect our reputation
• Support special projects and pitch in where the team needs you

What We're Looking For

• 1–2 years in manufacturing or quality assurance — if you have the right mindset and attention to detail, we'll teach you the rest
• Comfortable reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
• Hands-on experience with precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Basic proficiency with computers and Excel
• Hawk-eyed attention to detail with the discipline to follow processes consistently
• Strong communicator who can give and receive feedback professionally
• Ability to stay organized and composed under pressure
• Available and committed to a consistent 1st shift, 4-day schedule

What's In It For You

✅ $22.00 - $27/HR✅ 4-day work week — Mon through Thu, every week ✅ Health, Dental & Vision insurance✅ Life/AD&D and Disability coverage✅ 401(k) with company match✅ 9 paid holidays + PTO accrual starting immediately ✅ Wellness program with premium incentives ✅ Opportunities for certifications and career growth✅ A team-first environment where your work genuinely matters

Benefits begin the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

Why NPS Metals?

NPS Metals is part of Owen Industries, a decades-long leader in the steel industry — driven by