Quality Control Inspector

At 5K Power, we excel in delivering sophisticated electrical solutions for a variety of sectors, including critical infrastructure, education, sustainable energy, transportation, and high-rise construction.

Our commitment to quality, trust, and reliability forms the cornerstone of our long-standing partnerships and diverse project portfolio.

The 5K Power team continuously strives to deliver exceptional results by bringing passion, collaboration, and pride to every project.

Infused with a sense of shared ownership, our entire team focuses on building strong relationships with our clients based on integrity, trust, and reliability, ensuring that we consistently deliver outstanding results.

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to ensure that all products meet established requirements for reliability, workmanship, and overall quality standards.
• The ideal candidate will perform inspections, testing, and documentation throughout the production process while supporting continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.

Job Duties:

• Perform in-process inspections of fabricated steel components, weldments, enclosures, frames, and modular structures to verify dimensional accuracy, alignment, fitment, and workmanship.
• Inspect cutting, bending, welding, and structural fabrication processes in accordance with engineering drawings, fabrication standards, and project specifications.
• Verify proper installation of hardware, fasteners, mechanical supports, doors, hinges, bus bars, and enclosure assemblies.
• Perform in-process inspections of wiring, terminations, harness routing, labeling, torque requirements, and component installation.
• Verify assemblies such as switchboards, panelboards, power racks, control panels, and relay protection panels meet electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of material requirements.
• Conduct functional checks, continuity tests, point-to-point verification, and component validation during and after assembly.
• Conduct electrical testing using multimeters, phase monitors, Hipot/Megger devices, primary injection systems, or other equipment as required.
• Energize electrical equipment up to 480 VAC and 125 VDC to perform functional and safety testing per test plans and UL/customer requirements.
• Inspect output samples using dimensional, mechanical, and electrical test methods.
• Ensure final assemblies meet all UL, NEC, and company quality standards before release.
• Issue detailed inspection reports for each product and ensure compliance with quality procedures and test plans.
• Record all discrepancies, deviations, and rework actions; enter inspection data into the quality database.

Apply inspection labels and document product acceptance once all variances have been corrected.

• Review blueprints, fabrication drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics; report any deviations from specifications.
• Assist in identifying root causes of defects in metal fabrication, wiring, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance workmanship and reduce rework.
• Assit in training production team members on quality control practices relevant to fabrication, mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, and UL standards.
• Support customers during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), providing technical clarity as needed.
• Monitor production equipment and tools to ensure safe operation and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain measurement and test equipment, schedule calibrations and update equipment logs.
• Maintain current knowledge of fabrication techniques, UL 508A requirements, UL 891 standards, NEC guidelines, and industry best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, or related industrial work (QC experience preferred but not required).
• Basic ability to read and interpret measurement tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, multimeters, etc.).
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical components (training provided).
• Ability to read or learn to read fabrication drawings, wiring diagrams, or blueprints.
• Willingness to learn inspection methods, UL requirements, and company quality standards.
• Computer literacy for completing reports and entering inspection data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass background and drug screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in metal fabrication, panel assembly, electrical wiring, or similar industrial work. 2+ years of experience performing inspections, quality checks, or electrical testing.
• Familiarity with UL 508A, UL 891, UL 1558, UL 50/50E, UL 67, NEC, or industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience training or mentoring team members.

Benefits:

• Medical, STD, LTD, 401K, Dental, Vision Education and Training provided PTO and Paid Holidays Advancement Opportunities Competitive Wages Powered by JazzHR