Quality/Metrology Inspector (2nd shift 4X10)

Quality/Metrology Inspector 📍 Location: Waukegan/Gurnee area

🕒 Monday–Thursday | 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM (3-day weekends!)

💲 Pay: $18 – $25/hour (based on experience)

✨ Full Benefits Package after 60 days

🔎 Ludlow uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the U.S.

Do you take pride in details and have a passion for quality? Do you have experience in a manufacturing, (sheet metal, welding) environment ? Join our team as a Quality Inspector and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and making a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect materials, in-process, and finished products
• Use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Document results and maintain quality records
• Support continuous improvement and ISO 9000 standards
• Inspect parts and assemblies to ensure they meet blueprint and customer specifications

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in a quality inspection role within manufacturing (sheet metal, welding, or related environment)
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and manufacturing prints
• Proficient in using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and Statistical Process Control (2–3 years)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Hands-on metal fabrication experience

Preferred Skills (a big plus!)

• Certified AS9100 Internal Quality Auditor
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• CMM experience
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our team. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• IRA with company match
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Legal, identity theft, and wellness programs
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity & accident insurance
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and floating holidays

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow your skills, be part of a supportive team, and make a difference every day.

👉 Apply today and bring your expertise in quality to a company that values precision, integrity, and innovation.