Mechanical Quality Control Inspector
Skills can be taught. Pride in your work, a strong attitude, and dependability can't. Bring those qualities, and you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and build a lasting career with us.
Skills can be taught. Pride in your work, a positive attitude, and being a dependable teammate are harder to find. Bring those qualities, and you'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and build a lasting career with us.
Candidates with experience in welding, fabrication, automotive repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC, plumbing, industrial maintenance, or other blueprint-driven trades are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role focuses on the mechanical quality of our products, not electrical testing. You will verify dimensions, cutouts, hardware installation, fit and finish, paint quality, and overall workmanship by comparing finished products against blueprints and engineering drawings.
The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys working with detailed prints, and takes pride in catching issues before a product reaches the customer.
Mechanical Backgrounds Encouraged to Apply
Quality Control experience is preferred, but not required. If you can read blueprints, use measuring tools, and have a strong mechanical background, we'd like to hear from you.
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Welding
Metal Fabrication
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Industrial Maintenance
Automotive Repair
Diesel Mechanics
HVAC
Plumbing
Manufacturing Assembly
Mechanical Service or Repair
Key Responsibilities (as listed; in addition to other duties as specified by management)
Perform in-process and final inspections of control panels, electrical enclosures, and related assemblies.
Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering prints.
Verify enclosure dimensions, hole locations, cutouts, hardware placement, and mounting features against engineering drawings.
Confirm materials and fabricated components meet engineering and customer requirements.
Inspect doors, back panels, hinges, latches, studs, brackets, hardware, and mechanical assemblies for proper fit, function, and workmanship.
Verify welded components are properly located, structurally sound, and free of defects.
Inspect products for burrs, scratches, dents, sharp edges, weld spatter, paint defects, and other quality concerns.
Evaluate powder coat and wet paint finishes for appearance, coverage, and overall quality.
Use measuring tools including tape measures, calipers, squares, gauges, and similar inspection equipment to verify dimensional accuracy.
Identify and document non-conforming products.
Work closely with production, engineering, and management teams to resolve quality issues and maintain product standards.
Complete required inspection reports and quality documentation accurately.
Clock into and out of the Work Ticket system as required.
Qualifications & Skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, fabrication prints, and assembly drawings.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify deviations from drawings and specifications.
Experience using measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, squares, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production, engineering, and management teams.
Must take pride in producing a quality finished product.
Quality inspection experience is preferred but not required.
Available Schedules
1st Shift 6:00 am - 2:30pm, M - F
2nd Shift 3:00 pm - 11:30pm, M - F
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option)
Quarterly performance bonus
PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life insurance
Referral bonus program
About Us
MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems, and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying systems, and more!
Type: Full Time
Location: Dallas, TX 75220
Work Location: In Person
- Department
- Quality Control
- Role
- Mechanical QC
- Location
- Dallas
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Motor Controls, Inc.
Motor Controls Inc. (MCI) designs and manufactures custom control panels, power distribution systems, packaged pumping solutions, water treatment technologies, and industrial enclosures. Drawing on the expertise of our brands, we deliver scalable systems that reduce downtime, simplify installation, and ensure reliable operation for OEMs and end users in industrial, municipal, and agricultural markets.