Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Wisconsin
Quality Control Inspector jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in the state's manufacturing heartland, covering food and beverage processing, precision metal fabrication, medical devices, and automotive parts production, with openings at every level from entry-level floor inspector to senior quality assurance lead. Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Wausau are among the most active hiring metros, anchored by established employers like Bemis Manufacturing, Kohler Co., and Oshkosh Corporation. The most in-demand specializations include ISO compliance, non-destructive testing, and statistical process control. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Schedule: Training: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–4:30 PM (additional overtime for 18–24 months, then transition to 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 4:30 PM–5:00 AM.
10% shift premium for 2nd/3rd shift
Build Your Career. Own Your Future. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.
At Scot Forge, you can build a long-term career while working with some of the largest and most technically demanding forged components in the world.
At Scot Forge, we're more than a manufacturer—we're a 100% employee-owned company and a recognized leader in custom open-die and rolled ring forgings. Every employee is an owner, sharing in our success while helping build products that power some of the world's most demanding industries.
If you're looking for a career where your skills matter, your work has purpose, and your success is rewarded, we'd love to have you join our team.
Why Join Scot Forge?
- 100% Employee-Owned Company – ESOP
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- Company-Wide Bonus / Profit Sharing
- 10% 2nd / 3rd Shift Premiums
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- FSA & HSA Options
- 401(k) with Company Match + Roth Option
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Hands-On Training & Certification Opportunities
- Work on mission-critical components used around the world
We are looking for individuals who are analytical, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and serious about building a long-term career manufacturing.
What You'll Do
As a Quality Control / NDT Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring our forged products meet customer, industry, and internal quality requirements. Willing to train entry level candidates providing they demonstrate willingness to work and ability to learn new skills and grow with company.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
- Perform product inspections and evaluate conformance to specifications.
- Set up, calibrate, and operate various non-destructive testing (NDT/NDE) equipment to verify steel integrity.
- Perform NDE in accordance with NADCAP standards and applicable procedures.
- Develop expertise and maintain internal certifications in Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).
- Obtain certifications in Niton, Brinell, and Final Inspection.
- Review shop orders, specifications, drawings, and production prints to determine appropriate inspection and testing requirements.
- Analyze inspection data and prepare NDE reports.
- Document non-conforming material and identify the location and nature of non-conformances.
- Prepare documentation for deviations and non-conformance reports.
- Complete dimensional inspection reports and customer-required inspection documentation.
- Work closely with Sales, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, and Production to resolve quality questions and communicate non-conformances.
- Perform inspections at Scot Forge facilities and, when required, at customer locations.
- Ask questions and raise concerns whenever a process, safety issue, or quality requirement is unclear.
- Follow all Scot Forge safety, quality, and operating procedures.
- Complete required training for cranes, rigging, forklifts, etchants, Niton equipment, radiation detectors, and other specialized inspection equipment.
What We're Looking For
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of manufacturing, heavy equipment, Quality Control, or Quality Assurance experience.
- Experience using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze technical information.
- Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and inspection requirements.
Preferred:
- Associate degree (AAS or equivalent).
- NDT/NDE Level I or Level II certification.
- ASNT ACCP certifications in UT, PT, and/or MT.
- ASQ CQI or CQT certification.
- 1–3 years of applied NDE training or experience.
- Ultrasonic/Ultrasound testing experience.
- Strong QA/QC documentation and reporting experience.
- Prior experience in manufacturing.
A Career With Scot Forge
For more than 130 years, Scot Forge has been creating custom open-die and rolled-ring forgings for some of the world's most demanding applications. Our components have been used in everything from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to nuclear submarines, large mining equipment, energy infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, and national defense. When you join Scot Forge, you're not just inspecting parts — you're helping ensure the quality and reliability of products that matter. And because we're 100% employee-owned, your work contributes directly to the success of the company you own a piece of.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This position requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Candidates must be able to:
- Work in varying temperatures ranging from hot production areas to cooler environments.
- Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and work in awkward positions.
- Safely perform physically demanding maintenance work throughout the shift..
Compensation
Scot Forge offers competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and other job-related factors. Eligible employees also participate in our comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership program, providing meaningful long-term financial rewards.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to build your future with an innovative, employee-owned company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply today.
Scot Forge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employee-owners.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment hair follicle substance abuse testing.
Schedule: Training: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–4:30 PM (additional overtime for 18–24 months, then transition to 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 4:30 PM–5:00 AM.
10% shift premium for 2nd/3rd shift
Build Your Career. Own Your Future. Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company.
At Scot Forge, you can build a long-term career while working with some of the largest and most technically demanding forged components in the world.
At Scot Forge, we're more than a manufacturer—we're a 100% employee-owned company and a recognized leader in custom open-die and rolled ring forgings. Every employee is an owner, sharing in our success while helping build products that power some of the world's most demanding industries.
If you're looking for a career where your skills matter, your work has purpose, and your success is rewarded, we'd love to have you join our team.
Why Join Scot Forge?
- 100% Employee-Owned Company – ESOP
- Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
- Company-Wide Bonus / Profit Sharing
- 10% 2nd / 3rd Shift Premiums
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- FSA & HSA Options
- 401(k) with Company Match + Roth Option
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Hands-On Training & Certification Opportunities
- Work on mission-critical components used around the world
We are looking for individuals who are analytical, mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and serious about building a long-term career manufacturing.
What You'll Do
As a Quality Control / NDT Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring our forged products meet customer, industry, and internal quality requirements. Willing to train entry level candidates providing they demonstrate willingness to work and ability to learn new skills and grow with company.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
- Perform product inspections and evaluate conformance to specifications.
- Set up, calibrate, and operate various non-destructive testing (NDT/NDE) equipment to verify steel integrity.
- Perform NDE in accordance with NADCAP standards and applicable procedures.
- Develop expertise and maintain internal certifications in Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Penetrant Testing (PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).
- Obtain certifications in Niton, Brinell, and Final Inspection.
- Review shop orders, specifications, drawings, and production prints to determine appropriate inspection and testing requirements.
- Analyze inspection data and prepare NDE reports.
- Document non-conforming material and identify the location and nature of non-conformances.
- Prepare documentation for deviations and non-conformance reports.
- Complete dimensional inspection reports and customer-required inspection documentation.
- Work closely with Sales, Process Engineering, Metallurgy, and Production to resolve quality questions and communicate non-conformances.
- Perform inspections at Scot Forge facilities and, when required, at customer locations.
- Ask questions and raise concerns whenever a process, safety issue, or quality requirement is unclear.
- Follow all Scot Forge safety, quality, and operating procedures.
- Complete required training for cranes, rigging, forklifts, etchants, Niton equipment, radiation detectors, and other specialized inspection equipment.
What We're Looking For
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of manufacturing, heavy equipment, Quality Control, or Quality Assurance experience.
- Experience using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze technical information.
- Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, and inspection requirements.
Preferred:
- Associate degree (AAS or equivalent).
- NDT/NDE Level I or Level II certification.
- ASNT ACCP certifications in UT, PT, and/or MT.
- ASQ CQI or CQT certification.
- 1–3 years of applied NDE training or experience.
- Ultrasonic/Ultrasound testing experience.
- Strong QA/QC documentation and reporting experience.
- Prior experience in manufacturing.
A Career With Scot Forge
For more than 130 years, Scot Forge has been creating custom open-die and rolled-ring forgings for some of the world's most demanding applications. Our components have been used in everything from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to nuclear submarines, large mining equipment, energy infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, and national defense. When you join Scot Forge, you're not just inspecting parts — you're helping ensure the quality and reliability of products that matter. And because we're 100% employee-owned, your work contributes directly to the success of the company you own a piece of.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This position requires working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Candidates must be able to:
- Work in varying temperatures ranging from hot production areas to cooler environments.
- Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and work in awkward positions.
- Safely perform physically demanding maintenance work throughout the shift..
Compensation
Scot Forge offers competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and other job-related factors. Eligible employees also participate in our comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership program, providing meaningful long-term financial rewards.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to build your future with an innovative, employee-owned company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply today.
Scot Forge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employee-owners.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment hair follicle substance abuse testing.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control inspector jobs across Wisconsin.
- High school diploma or associate degree in a technical or manufacturing-related field
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and documentation practices
- Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Knowledge of statistical process control methods and ability to interpret control charts
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and product specifications
- Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred by many Wisconsin employers
Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control inspector in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality control inspector, so most employers hire candidates who hold a high school diploma or associate degree in a technical field combined with hands-on manufacturing experience. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential is widely respected by Wisconsin manufacturers and can substitute for years of experience in competitive applications. Many candidates enter through production operator or technician roles at Wisconsin plants before moving into dedicated quality positions.
Which companies hire quality control inspectors in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin quality control inspector roles are posted by ETE REMAN, Scot Forge, and Brunk Industries and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's dense manufacturing base, particularly in food processing, precision metal, and medical device sectors, means established industrial employers across the state post quality inspector openings on a near-continuous basis.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most quality control inspector jobs?
Clinton, Milwaukee, and Beaver Dam lead Wisconsin for quality control inspector openings. Milwaukee's concentration of industrial manufacturers and packaging companies drives the largest share of postings, while Green Bay's food processing industry and Wausau's precision parts suppliers generate consistent regional demand that pulls smaller Fox Valley and Central Wisconsin communities into the hiring mix as well.
Are there remote quality control inspector jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control inspection is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site discipline requiring direct examination of products, equipment, and production lines. About 0% of quality control inspector openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those openings are almost exclusively in documentation-heavy or supplier audit roles rather than floor inspection work.
How can I get hired as a quality control inspector in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for production operator or assembly technician roles at large Wisconsin manufacturers such as Generac, Plexus, or Graphic Packaging, then transitioning into quality after demonstrating attention to detail on the floor. Earning the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector designation before applying signals readiness to employers who would otherwise require prior inspection experience. Community colleges like Moraine Park Technical College and Fox Valley Technical College offer quality and manufacturing technology programs that Wisconsin employers recognize when screening entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to quality control inspector jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across manufacturing, food processing, medical device, and industrial sectors. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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