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Quality Inspector jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or materials science. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers in automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing regularly hire OPT candidates for inspection and quality assurance roles.
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Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for Inspector II - Quality Assurance to be based out of Tampa, FL. Reporting to the Quality Insurance Lead, this person will be responsible for monitoring operations and processes to ensure products are being produced according to standards. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, overseeing processes, and identifying defects in goods and materials. Quality Inspectors may also provide recommendations to improve the efficiency and accuracy of machinery and operations.
What you’ll do:
Inspector II - Quality Assurance's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform regular audits in-process audits to ensure processes and products are in compliance with standards.
- Run required tests such as dimensional, impact, burst, crush, and any other pertinent or requested test.
- Ensure all equipment is calibrated and daily plausibility tests are done and recorded.
- Keep a record of analysis, tests audit results, and any other Quality Documents.
- Lead Quality New Hiring Training and Quality Training for Production Clerks.
- Support Production troubleshooting problems in the lines.
- Manage sample requests/returns (field returns).
- Support Material trials.
- Performing application testing in accordance with functional requirements.
- Gathering and organizing testing metrics, including bug tracking, to support testing activities.
- Managing and maintaining test plans and test cases to achieve objectives.
- Ensuring proper maintenance of QA test environments.
- Perform incoming inspection.
- Assisting with test automation efforts.
What you’ll bring:
- 3-5 Years of previous experience in QA.
- Associate degree and related experience.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a standard level of accuracy and organization.
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues.
- Ability to interpret complex construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to write reports using Microsoft Word or Excel.
- Ability to work with a fast-paced team in an aggressive construction environment.
- Able to read and use Tape measures and math basic knowledge.
- Strong ability to multitask, and work independently under pressure, and within tight deadlines.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- Complete your Atkore immersion program.
- Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
- Gain an understanding of the business and team you work with and support.
Within 6 months, you'll:
- Identify ways to strengthen you and your team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
- Have a complete understanding of your position and its importance to daily operation.
- Be able to test our products using UL specifications.
- Make sure equipment and tools are calibrated.
Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $24.50 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Benefits available include:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Inspector II - Quality Assurance (7: 00am - 7:00pm)
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
We are currently looking for Inspector II - Quality Assurance to be based out of Tampa, FL. Reporting to the Quality Insurance Lead, this person will be responsible for monitoring operations and processes to ensure products are being produced according to standards. Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, overseeing processes, and identifying defects in goods and materials. Quality Inspectors may also provide recommendations to improve the efficiency and accuracy of machinery and operations.
What you’ll do:
Inspector II - Quality Assurance's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform regular audits in-process audits to ensure processes and products are in compliance with standards.
- Run required tests such as dimensional, impact, burst, crush, and any other pertinent or requested test.
- Ensure all equipment is calibrated and daily plausibility tests are done and recorded.
- Keep a record of analysis, tests audit results, and any other Quality Documents.
- Lead Quality New Hiring Training and Quality Training for Production Clerks.
- Support Production troubleshooting problems in the lines.
- Manage sample requests/returns (field returns).
- Support Material trials.
- Performing application testing in accordance with functional requirements.
- Gathering and organizing testing metrics, including bug tracking, to support testing activities.
- Managing and maintaining test plans and test cases to achieve objectives.
- Ensuring proper maintenance of QA test environments.
- Perform incoming inspection.
- Assisting with test automation efforts.
What you’ll bring:
- 3-5 Years of previous experience in QA.
- Associate degree and related experience.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a standard level of accuracy and organization.
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues.
- Ability to interpret complex construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to write reports using Microsoft Word or Excel.
- Ability to work with a fast-paced team in an aggressive construction environment.
- Able to read and use Tape measures and math basic knowledge.
- Strong ability to multitask, and work independently under pressure, and within tight deadlines.
Within 3 months, you’ll:
- Complete your Atkore immersion program.
- Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
- Gain an understanding of the business and team you work with and support.
Within 6 months, you'll:
- Identify ways to strengthen you and your team's commitment to Atkore's core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.
- Have a complete understanding of your position and its importance to daily operation.
- Be able to test our products using UL specifications.
- Make sure equipment and tools are calibrated.
Atkore is a five-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a three-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $24.50 per hour. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.
Benefits available include:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.
Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Quality Inspector
Confirm your role qualifies as STEM OPT
Quality Inspector positions typically fall under CIP codes tied to manufacturing or industrial engineering. Verify your degree matches before applying. A misaligned CIP code can disqualify you from the 24-month STEM extension, cutting your authorization to 12 months.
Target regulated industries first
Aerospace, medical devices, and automotive manufacturers operate under strict quality standards like AS9100 and ISO 13485. These industries have structured compliance teams, making them more experienced with OPT work authorization and more likely to support your employment documentation.
Highlight inspection certifications on your resume
Credentials like CQI or familiarity with GD&T, CMM operation, or Six Sigma signal readiness to employers. Candidates who demonstrate technical competency upfront face fewer questions about work authorization status during early screening rounds.
Address OPT timing proactively with recruiters
Quality Inspector hiring cycles can move slowly. Tell recruiters your OPT start date and expiration early so they can plan onboarding accordingly. A clear timeline prevents offers from stalling or being withdrawn due to miscommunication about your authorization window.
Focus on employers with existing OPT hiring history
Companies that have hired OPT students before understand the I-983 training plan, reporting obligations, and the E-Verify requirement. Prioritizing these employers significantly reduces friction during the offer and onboarding process compared to employers encountering OPT for the first time.
Prepare your DSO for the STEM extension early
STEM OPT extension applications must be filed at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Start coordinating with your Designated School Official well in advance. Late filings result in a gap in work authorization that most employers cannot accommodate.
Quality Inspector OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Quality Inspector on F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as your Quality Inspector role is directly related to your degree field. OPT requires that employment be in a position connected to your major area of study. For engineering and manufacturing-related degrees, Quality Inspector roles typically satisfy this requirement. You can browse OPT-eligible Quality Inspector positions on Migrate Mate.
Does a Quality Inspector job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Quality Inspector roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or materials science. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan using Form I-983. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What does my employer need to provide for STEM OPT as a Quality Inspector?
Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled, agree to report any material changes in your employment to your DSO within five business days, and complete Form I-983 outlining your training goals. The training plan must describe how the Quality Inspector role provides practical training in a STEM field. Your employer's HR or legal team typically handles this paperwork.
How much time do I have to find a Quality Inspector job before my OPT expires?
F-1 students on post-completion OPT have a 90-day unemployment limit. If you're between jobs, that window begins accumulating from your OPT start date or the date your prior employment ends. For STEM OPT extension holders, the unemployment limit increases to 150 days total across both periods. Start your search early to avoid gaps.
Which industries hire Quality Inspectors on OPT most consistently?
Aerospace, automotive, and medical device manufacturers are the most consistent OPT employers for Quality Inspector roles. These sectors operate under mandatory quality frameworks like AS9100, IATF 16949, and ISO 13485, which require dedicated inspection staff. Because compliance is non-negotiable, headcount in these roles tends to remain stable. Many of these employers post openings on Migrate Mate.