Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Arlington, TX
Quality control inspectors in Arlington check parts for automotive suppliers, industrial equipment makers and plastics plants across the city and the Great Southwest Industrial District, and the national median for the job is $23.35 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get started.
Current quality inspector Openings in Arlington, TX
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Quality Control Inspector Work in Arlington
Arlington's inspection jobs cluster around its plants. GM Arlington Assembly on E Abram St builds the Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade, and GM's own posting for a plant quality manager lists torque, weld and sealing audits among the plant's quality work. Suppliers nearby measure parts before they ship, which is why Arlington postings ask for CMM operators on 2nd and 3rd shift as often as for bench inspectors.
The rest of the work sits in the Great Southwest Industrial District along I-30 and SH 360, where Arlington meets Grand Prairie, and at industrial equipment sites elsewhere in the city. Equipment makers such as ANDRITZ want inspectors who can read drawings in inch and metric units and check welds and paint, while plastics and electrical plants run quality checks around the clock. That spread means an inspector can move between automotive, heavy equipment and electrical work without leaving the metro.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Quality Control Inspectors
These employers have posted quality inspection roles, or quality jobs at their Arlington-area plants, on their own careers sites:
- ANDRITZ - the industrial equipment group is hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector / Analyst in Arlington to handle weld and paint inspection, dye penetrant testing and calibration.
- International Automotive Components - the Tier 1 automotive supplier hires Quality CMM Operators on 2nd and 3rd shift in Arlington.
- Poly-America - the Grand Prairie plastics manufacturer hires overnight quality control staff.
- GM Arlington Assembly - the SUV plant runs a full quality department across all three shifts, with audits on torque, welds and sealing.
- Siemens - its Grand Prairie electrical equipment plants post quality roles, including supplier and manufacturing quality jobs.
Quality Control Inspector Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $17 to $21 per hour for new inspectors and overnight quality control staff.
- Experienced: about $21 to $28 per hour for CMM operators and inspectors who read drawings and handle weld or dimensional checks.
- Senior / lead: about $28 to $37 per hour for lead inspectors and quality technicians.
These are estimates. Nationally, quality control inspectors earned a median of $48,570 a year, or $23.35 an hour, in May 2025, with the top 10% above $77,860, according to BLS. Arlington employers did not post pay on these openings, so ask before you interview. CMM programming, weld inspection, night shifts and ASQ certification are what move pay up.
How to Become a Quality Control Inspector in Arlington
Texas has no state license for quality control inspectors. Most entry roles ask for a high school diploma or GED and comfort with calipers and micrometers, while senior postings such as the ANDRITZ role ask for 3 to 5 years of inspection experience and knowledge of welding inspection and calibration. The Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center on Browning Dr gives Arlington ISD students a Manufacturing cluster, and Tarrant County College teaches welding at its Northwest and South campuses in Fort Worth, a useful base for weld inspection. The American Society for Quality's Certified Quality Inspector credential is optional but valued. Inspectors who want to move into quality engineering can study in UT Arlington's Department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering.
What the Job Involves
Quality control inspectors check parts and assemblies against drawings and specifications. They measure with calipers, micrometers, gauges and coordinate measuring machines, inspect welds and paint, record results, tag and hold parts that fail, and write nonconformance reports. Many also keep measuring tools in calibration and help find the root cause when a defect keeps coming back.
Skills Employers Look For
- Precise measurement with calipers, micrometers and gauges
- Reading blueprints in inch and metric units
- CMM operation or programming
- Weld and paint inspection knowledge
- Clear, accurate documentation
- Willingness to stop a bad part even when the line is busy
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington inspectors start in production or on an overnight quality control shift, then move up to CMM operator, lead inspector and quality technician. From there the path leads to supplier quality, quality engineering and plant quality management, the same ladder visible in IAC's, Siemens' and GM's own quality postings around the Great Southwest Industrial District.
Related Careers in Arlington
If quality work interests you, these related Arlington roles are close matches:
- Quality Engineer Jobs
- Automotive Production Technician Jobs
- Automotive Assembler Jobs
- Materials Handler Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a quality control inspector in Arlington?
No. Texas does not license quality control inspectors. Employers look for measuring skills and experience, and the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential is optional but can help you stand out.
How much do quality control inspectors make in Arlington?
Expect roughly $17 to $21 an hour to start and $21 to $28 with CMM or weld inspection skills, with leads earning more. These are estimates; the national median was $23.35 an hour in May 2025.
What does a CMM operator do?
A CMM operator runs a coordinate measuring machine that probes a part and compares it to its design. IAC hires CMM operators on 2nd and 3rd shift in Arlington, and it is a common step up from bench inspection.
Do quality inspectors work nights in Arlington?
Often. Plants that run around the clock need inspection on every shift, and Arlington-area postings include overnight quality control at Poly-America and 2nd and 3rd shift CMM roles at IAC.
How long does it take to become a quality control inspector?
An entry inspection job can start with a few weeks of on-the-job training. Senior roles that cover weld inspection and calibration usually ask for 3 to 5 years of experience.
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