QA Inspector

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QA Inspector

Location : HUNTSVILLE, AL, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Oct 13, 2025
Job ID : 60206


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Provides inspection support and related services to the Quality Assurance Department, Huntsville plant, and division.

Maintains records, files, and reports as required.
+ Inspect and verify product conformance against acceptance criteria for internal and supplied products per Parker IPD specifications (dimensional and cosmetic).
+ Use of all inspection tools (hard gaging, electronic gaging, automated inspection).
+ Assist in Gage Room duties (pull gages for calibration, check-in/out gages, organize gages) excluding actual calibration.
+ Complete QCI orders as stated within the set of instructions.
+ Complete reports and documents based on order requirements and work instructions.
+ Perform first article inspections for supplied product and document as required.
+ Positive material identification with the XRF Analyzer (radiation safety – wearing dosimetry ring when using)
+ Participate in the Quality HPT.
+ All other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.




Education, Credentials and Previous Experience:
+ High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Depth and Breadth:
+ Basic knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access ) and other business applications (MSS, SAP, Omnex, Enovia, Adobe ).
+ Ability to understand basic blueprint, MS, and ES reading.
+ Working knowledge of basic shop tools and gages used for verification of products


Problem Solving and Analytical Skills :
+ Perform tasks with little supervision
+ Able to effectively work on and manage multiple tasks daily, communicate professionally with co-workers, show flexibility to learn multiple jobs within the department, and show aptitude to perform essential job functions listed above.
+ Actively participate in improvement activities, Lean projects


An assessment may be required
Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills:
+ Dependable, prompt and reliable with good overall attendance
+ Demonstrate ability to get along with others; behave professionally; treat all coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct.
+ Actively participate; gain cooperation and trust; and deal with conflicts effectively.
+ Maintain well organized 5S work area.



Communication/Contact with Others:
+ Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English.
+ Keep others informed, provide accurate and timely feedback, communicate clearly, listen and be receptive to feedback.

Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodation:
+ Required to meet the minimum vision requirements for dimensional inspection.
+ Jaeger Type #2 at a distance of 14 inches
+ If correction is required to meet the minimum requirements, the employee shall wear corrective lenses when performing the inspection activities.
+ Average or normal response when tested with Ishihara or Pseudo-Isochromatic plate.
+ Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.
+ Required to work around manufacturing operations with exposure to noise, fumes, heavy machinery and other shop-related hazards.
+ Frequent lifting or moving of lightweight (<26 lbs.) material.
+ Good hand/eye coordination
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
+ Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes , hearing protection , and/or any other equipment deemed necessary.

Additional Comments:
The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.

The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.


Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems.

For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.


Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)


Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace.

Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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