Quality Auditor 3

Title: Quality Auditor
Location: West Columbia
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift : 1st and 2nd shift Available! | OT on Weekends
Compensation: $21-$22/hr | 2nd shift gets $2/hr shift differential
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview:

Sterling Engineering is seeking detail-oriented and quality-driven Quality Auditors to join our growing manufacturing team! This position is responsible for performing visual inspections, conducting measurements, verifying product specifications, and maintaining accurate quality documentation throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate will have previous manufacturing or quality inspection experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to identify defects and ensure products meet established quality standards.

Job Duties: 

• Perform visual inspections of manufactured products, components, and assemblies to identify defects or inconsistencies.

• Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment to verify product dimensions and specifications.

• Compare finished products against blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.

• Complete quality audits and inspections throughout the production process.

• Document inspection results, defects, and nonconformances accurately.

• Identify, report, and communicate quality issues to production and quality management.

• Verify that materials and finished products meet established specifications.

• Maintain organized inspection records, reports, and quality documentation.

• Follow established quality procedures, safety guidelines, and manufacturing standards.

Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in quality inspection, quality auditing, or manufacturing preferred.

• Experience using measurement and inspection tools.

• Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and identify product defects.

• Comfortable reading blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.

• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.

• Basic computer skills and ability to complete inspection reports.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.