Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Louisiana
Quality Control Inspector jobs in Louisiana are consistently in demand, concentrated in the state's petrochemical manufacturing, oil and gas, food processing, and aerospace sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level technician to senior lead inspector. The heaviest hiring activity centers on Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where companies like Turner Industries, ExxonMobil, and Dow maintain major operations. The most sought-after specialties in Louisiana are welding and pipeline inspection, food safety compliance, and non-destructive testing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- The purpose of this JOB DESCRIPTION is to establish and define the Purpose, Reporting Relationships, Job Requirements, Working Conditions, Duties, and Measures of Performance of the Quality Control Inspector for Frederick’s Machine and Tool Shop, Inc.
- The Quality Control Inspector reports to the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor or the Quality Control Operations Supervisor in your direct supervisor’s absence.
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
- Experience: Two or more years experience as Quality Control Inspector of an equivalent Oil Field Machine Shop, Job Shop and/or Heavy Fabrication operation with a minimum of $2,000,000 in annual sales and having 20 or more employees.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Able to completely fill out our employment application without assistance from the office staff. Good comprehension and ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing during the interview. Good organization skills, math skills and attention to detail.
- Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this Quality Control Inspector.
- Body Position: Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Body Movements: Must have full range of body movements including the hands and finger dexterity. Walking, standing, bending, crouching, reaching and climbing stairs are required.
- Body Senses: Must have four of five senses, (taste excluded), with sight correctable to be able to satisfy specific vision abilities to include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These vision requirements must be sufficient to shift in focus from computer screens, to instrument readings, to close paper forms.
- Strength: Ability to lift 45 pounds with regularity
- Working both indoors and outdoors with variable temperature and weather conditions. Hot, Cold, Humid, Dry, Loud or Quiet conditions may exist. When called out after hours by the duty supervisor you must respond as the situation demands.
- P.O. Limits – over this limit requires your supervisor’s approval & signature on the P.O.
- Outside Services = $1,000
- The responsibilities of, but not necessarily limited to, the Quality Control Inspector are:
- Must be on time and in Quality Control Inspector when your workday begins and working until the 10 minute horn at the end of the day.
- After punching in check with the appropriate supervisor to see if any special work needs to be accomplished. You may be permanently assigned to a division but you are ultimately a QC Inspector in the QC Department.
- Communicate to the supervisor all non conformities. The final decision to scrap a part must be made at the appropriate supervisory level.
- All tools, measuring instruments, and measuring equipment need to be kept in perfect working order and must be calibrated against a standard. If you have any reason to believe that any of the above mentioned measuring devices is out of tolerance, stop what you are doing and inform your supervisor immediately.
- You are responsible for tracking Outside Service PO’s to be sure the parts get back from the service company and the cost gets on the job.
- You are responsible for knowing the customer specifications or knowing where to find the customer specifications and the correct marking of items to be shipped and to ensure all required documents are shipped with the part as well as satisfy the general requirements of packaging and shipping responsibilities including, but not limited to, palletizing, banding, wrapping, protecting and loading parts ready for shipment.
- You are responsible for stenciling parts as specified.
- You are responsible for knowing where our QC Manual is kept and the sections that deal with aspects of your job. You must be able to answer auditor’s questions as to procedure and specifications for all our customers. If you have any questions at any time ask your supervisor.
- You are responsible for knowing API and ISO specifications for all departments, or have knowledge as to where to find the answers if you don’t know.
- All delivery tickets must be completed and the packet sent to the respective supervisor as soon as completed so we can begin the pricing and billing cycle.
- All sequences on the router need to have an initial by the person completing that section. Any sequences not initialed needs to be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisor for action.
- We allow a 15 minute break time for all employees beginning at 8:45am and 3:00pm daily. These breaks are not to be abused and you are expected to be at your work station at the end of the break period. The breaks and lunch are to be taken in the designated areas. Un authorized employees are not allowed in the office area or on the office computers at any time
- Supervisor has the authority to add to this duties list, at any time, to accommodate any emergency or unusual situation, to satisfy our customer
- The Quality Control Inspector of Frederick’s Machine and Tool Shop, Inc. shall be deemed to be performing in an acceptable manner when the following have been accomplished:
- Performs all of the Requirements listed above, in a timely manner.
- The purpose of this JOB DESCRIPTION is to establish and define the Purpose, Reporting Relationships, Job Requirements, Working Conditions, Duties, and Measures of Performance of the Quality Control Inspector for Frederick’s Machine and Tool Shop, Inc.
- The Quality Control Inspector reports to the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor or the Quality Control Operations Supervisor in your direct supervisor’s absence.
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
- Experience: Two or more years experience as Quality Control Inspector of an equivalent Oil Field Machine Shop, Job Shop and/or Heavy Fabrication operation with a minimum of $2,000,000 in annual sales and having 20 or more employees.
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Able to completely fill out our employment application without assistance from the office staff. Good comprehension and ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing during the interview. Good organization skills, math skills and attention to detail.
- Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this Quality Control Inspector.
- Body Position: Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Body Movements: Must have full range of body movements including the hands and finger dexterity. Walking, standing, bending, crouching, reaching and climbing stairs are required.
- Body Senses: Must have four of five senses, (taste excluded), with sight correctable to be able to satisfy specific vision abilities to include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These vision requirements must be sufficient to shift in focus from computer screens, to instrument readings, to close paper forms.
- Strength: Ability to lift 45 pounds with regularity
- Working both indoors and outdoors with variable temperature and weather conditions. Hot, Cold, Humid, Dry, Loud or Quiet conditions may exist. When called out after hours by the duty supervisor you must respond as the situation demands.
- P.O. Limits – over this limit requires your supervisor’s approval & signature on the P.O.
- Outside Services = $1,000
- The responsibilities of, but not necessarily limited to, the Quality Control Inspector are:
- Must be on time and in Quality Control Inspector when your workday begins and working until the 10 minute horn at the end of the day.
- After punching in check with the appropriate supervisor to see if any special work needs to be accomplished. You may be permanently assigned to a division but you are ultimately a QC Inspector in the QC Department.
- Communicate to the supervisor all non conformities. The final decision to scrap a part must be made at the appropriate supervisory level.
- All tools, measuring instruments, and measuring equipment need to be kept in perfect working order and must be calibrated against a standard. If you have any reason to believe that any of the above mentioned measuring devices is out of tolerance, stop what you are doing and inform your supervisor immediately.
- You are responsible for tracking Outside Service PO’s to be sure the parts get back from the service company and the cost gets on the job.
- You are responsible for knowing the customer specifications or knowing where to find the customer specifications and the correct marking of items to be shipped and to ensure all required documents are shipped with the part as well as satisfy the general requirements of packaging and shipping responsibilities including, but not limited to, palletizing, banding, wrapping, protecting and loading parts ready for shipment.
- You are responsible for stenciling parts as specified.
- You are responsible for knowing where our QC Manual is kept and the sections that deal with aspects of your job. You must be able to answer auditor’s questions as to procedure and specifications for all our customers. If you have any questions at any time ask your supervisor.
- You are responsible for knowing API and ISO specifications for all departments, or have knowledge as to where to find the answers if you don’t know.
- All delivery tickets must be completed and the packet sent to the respective supervisor as soon as completed so we can begin the pricing and billing cycle.
- All sequences on the router need to have an initial by the person completing that section. Any sequences not initialed needs to be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisor for action.
- We allow a 15 minute break time for all employees beginning at 8:45am and 3:00pm daily. These breaks are not to be abused and you are expected to be at your work station at the end of the break period. The breaks and lunch are to be taken in the designated areas. Un authorized employees are not allowed in the office area or on the office computers at any time
- Supervisor has the authority to add to this duties list, at any time, to accommodate any emergency or unusual situation, to satisfy our customer
- The Quality Control Inspector of Frederick’s Machine and Tool Shop, Inc. shall be deemed to be performing in an acceptable manner when the following have been accomplished:
- Performs all of the Requirements listed above, in a timely manner.
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The qualifications that appear most often in quality control inspector jobs across Louisiana.
- High school diploma or GED with on-the-job quality inspection training required
- Experience reading blueprints, schematics, or technical specifications in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and documentation procedures
- Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector or similar quality certification strongly preferred
- Ability to work in industrial environments including refineries, fabrication yards, or food plants
Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control inspector in Louisiana?
Most quality control inspectors in Louisiana enter the field with a high school diploma or GED, then gain industry-specific training on the job or through a technical college such as Baton Rouge Community College or Fletcher Technical Community College. Louisiana does not require a state-issued license for most QC inspector roles, but professional credentials like the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector designation significantly strengthen candidacy. Industries such as pipeline and welding inspection may require additional third-party certifications like those from AWS or ASNT.
Which companies hire quality control inspectors in Louisiana?
Employers hiring quality control inspectors in Louisiana right now include NTI, UTLX, and Worley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Louisiana's concentration of petrochemical refineries, fabrication yards, and food manufacturing plants makes it one of the more active states for continuous quality control hiring.
Which Louisiana cities have the most quality control inspector jobs?
The cities with the most quality control inspector openings in Louisiana are Shreveport, New Iberia, and Houma. Baton Rouge and Lake Charles drive the largest share of listings due to their dense clusters of petrochemical refineries and industrial fabrication facilities, while New Orleans adds volume through port logistics, food processing, and aerospace maintenance operations.
Are there remote quality control inspector jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control inspector work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical inspection of materials, equipment, or production lines. About 0% of quality control inspector openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve documentation review, audit coordination, or supplier quality management rather than direct floor inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality control inspector in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for quality technician or production associate roles at Louisiana's large petrochemical or food manufacturing employers, where on-the-job training is built into the position. Companies like Turner Industries and large refineries in the Baton Rouge corridor regularly hire candidates without direct inspection experience for support roles that transition into QC work. Completing a quality or manufacturing technology program at a Louisiana community college and earning an entry-level ASQ certification gives candidates a measurable edge when competing against other applicants.
Where can I find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Louisiana employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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