Now hiring for an Automotive Paint Quality Inspector
Location: Carey, OH
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday | Shift Options: 1st Shift, 7 AM-3 PM or 2nd Shift, 3 PM-11 PM

Strong Eyes. Steady Hands. Solid Work.

As an Automotive Paint Quality Inspector in Carey, your job is to protect the process. You’ll check, measure, and approve the work that keeps production moving forward.

Looking for Automotive Paint Quality Inspector jobs in Carey where attention to detail makes the difference? This opportunity lets you inspect products, verify quality standards, and help ensure every finished product meets customer expectations before it leaves the facility.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 3 years of related automotive paint, quality inspection, or manufacturing quality experience required.
• Previous experience inspecting automotive paint, cosmetic finishes, or Class A surfaces is strongly preferred.
• Ability to identify paint defects, surface contamination, read-through, sink marks, and other cosmetic imperfections.
• Strong visual inspection skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to consistently follow detailed quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Comfortable working in an automotive manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to use a flashlight and quality certification stickers as part of the inspection process.
• Steel-toe shoes are required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to accurately report quality concerns.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and inspection accuracy.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform inspection activities throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift products or materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment with accuracy.
• Ability to maintain visual focus and attention to detail while inspecting products in manufacturing or warehouse environments.

• Inspect automotive hoods and fenders for paint, surface, and cosmetic quality defects.
• Perform detailed visual inspections of Class A automotive surfaces using a flashlight and established quality standards.
• Identify missing spot prime, exposed SMC, surface contaminants, excessive dirt, and other finish defects.
• Inspect hoods for excessive read-through, sink marks, and visible bond lines affecting surface appearance.
• Verify hoods and fender extensions are properly secured to racks for safe transport.
• Inspect one hood and two fenders per rack for specified quality concerns.
• Accurately identify, document, and report nonconforming automotive parts.
• Apply QLS certification stickers to parts that meet established inspection requirements.
• Follow inspection procedures, quality criteria, and customer specifications.
• Maintain consistent inspection accuracy in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Quality-Focused Work Environment committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

“Really great recruitment and placement. They really listen to your goals and needs. Great open-door policy. They go by the book and help you every step of the way.” – Quality Control Inspector, Staffmark

Quality work deserves quality pay — and a safe place to get it done. Apply now!

As a Automotive Paint Quality Inspector you will inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications. You will use precision measuring equipment, document inspection results, identify nonconforming materials, support corrective actions, and help maintain quality records while promoting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

The Automotive Paint Quality Inspector plays an important role in manufacturing by helping ensure products meet customer expectations and engineering specifications before shipment. This position requires careful observation, analytical thinking, and strong organizational skills.

Successful Automotive Paint Quality Inspector candidates understand inspection techniques, blueprint interpretation, quality documentation, and manufacturing standards while supporting safe and efficient production operations. Attention to detail contributes directly to product reliability.

This role rewards individuals who take pride in maintaining quality throughout the manufacturing process.

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