Description
QUALITY CONTROL FOREMAN
Butler Weldments | Cameron, TX
Department: Quality
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Quality Control Foreman is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the Quality Control (QC) department. This role leads technical inspection practices, supports process improvement, and provides proactive leadership in a continuous improvement environment. The Foreman ensures quality standards are consistently met, supports production teams, and develops QC staff to maintain technical integrity and efficiency.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Promote and adhere to the Core Values and Behavior Code.
Apply working knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) disciplines (VT, MT, UT, MT).
Manage all QC activities in alignment with company procedures, customer specifications, and applicable quality assurance standards.
Provide daily tasking, technical guidance, and expertise to QC team members to meet production schedules and quality expectations.
Mentor, train, and support the development of QC staff.
Develop and monitor statistical data, product specifications, and inspection outcomes to evaluate finished product quality.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure quality requirements are maintained throughout all stages of manufacturing.
Review, maintain, and prepare QC documentation and reports.
Oversee inspection of incoming materials to verify compliance.
Analyze and report on quality discrepancies, recommending dispositions or corrective actions when required.
Support technical growth and cross-training within the department.
Assist the Quality Engineering Manager in reviewing and improving quality processes, procedures, and capabilities.
Ensure accurate and timely inspection and calibration of monitoring and measuring devices.
Maintain effective internal and external customer service.
Provide leadership for problem resolution to support continuous improvement.
Evaluate employee performance through review of work quality, techniques, and output.
Support implementation of company policies and requirements.
Continually develop personal and professional skills.
Wear appropriate PPE as required.
Promote company goals including Safety, Quality, and Production.
Perform other duties as required.
MUST-HAVE
Equivalent combination of education and experience if no degree.
10 years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated management experience with increasing responsibility.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
Knowledge of fabrication methods including metal forming, machining, welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW), and finishing.
Ability to interpret and apply AWS, ASME, and military specifications.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and apply GD&T.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to coordinate, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and work independently with sound decision making.
High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
NICE-TO-HAVE
Associate's degree.
Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing practices.
Broader exposure to continuous improvement or cross-functional manufacturing operations.
WHO YOU ARE
A hands-on leader who supports continuous improvement.
An effective communicator able to translate technical requirements.
Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a full-time role operating in both office and production environments. Work includes regular use of computers, phones, and standard office equipment. Physical requirements include frequent handling of light to average weight materials. The role requires strong mental and visual attention and consistent alertness.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE
Steel-toed shoes (required in production areas)
Long pants, no cuffs (required in production areas)
Safety glasses (required in production areas)
Ear plugs (required in production areas)
Work gloves (optional, recommended in production areas)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Travel: None
Reports To: Quality Department Lead
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM and Friday 8AM - 230 PM
