Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Location: College Park, MD
Shift: 1st Shift
Duration: Contract Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $23 – $33/hr (depending on experience)
Benefits: Optional benefits available while on contract; full benefits upon permanent hire
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a rail car manufacturing facility located in College Park, MD. This is a hands-on role performing visual and dimensional inspections on rail car parts and assemblies to ensure compliance with strict quality standards.
Responsibilities:
• Inspect rail car parts and sub-assemblies for conformance to quality standards
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, scales, and other tools
• Follow engineering drawings, written procedures, and verbal instructions
• Record inspection results in reports with a high degree of accuracy and detail
• Work with both English and Metric measurement systems
• Interpret engineering drawings and perform inspections across all phases of assembly including:
– Part Fabrication
– Receiving
– Metal Matching
– Sub Assembly
– Shell Assembly
– Truck Assembly & Test
– Interior and Cab
– Exterior
– Under-floor
– Source
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of QC inspection experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to independently perform final inspection on an entire rail car
• Proficiency with inspection tools including tape measures, calipers, and micrometers
• Comfortable working in an active shop environment
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and climbing stairs and ladders
Work Environment:
This role is based in a rail car production facility with both indoor and outdoor work areas. Strict safety protocols and quality standards are enforced.
About Us:
Top Prospect Group, established in 2010, is a leading technical staffing firm connecting top talent with premier clients. In 2023, TPG joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding its reach and services across the professional and technology sectors.
Interested candidates, please submit:
• A clean copy of your resume
• Salary expectations
• Availability and at least one professional reference
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