Quality Control Specialist

Gasket and Seal Fabricators (GSF) is a 48 year old manufacturing company that cuts custom gaskets in the Midwest. GSF also owns Seal Tite Corporation, expanding our sealing solutions and elastomer expertise.

Our customers—including some of the world’s most sophisticated manufacturers—depend on us for consistent quality, accurate documentation, and reliable delivery. We are expanding our Quality team to support both facilities and ensure continued excellence.

GSF is a stable company with long, trusted customer relationships - we were deemed an essential business during COVID. We put people first in our organization and pride ourselves in being an enjoyable place to work with a great culture.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Control Specialist who will play a key role in strengthening product quality, supporting our customers, and ensuring consistent standards across both GSF and Seal Tite operations. This position will work hands-on with our production teams, maintain essential quality documentation, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. The role includes regular travel between our Sauget and St. Louis facilities to support inspections, collaboration, and alignment of quality processes.

Responsibilities will include:

Inspection & Measurement

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on gaskets, seals, and converted materials.
• Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical comparators, and other measurement tools to verify dimensions.
• Confirm compliance with engineering drawings, tolerance requirements, and customer specifications.

Quality & Compliance Documentation

• Prepare and maintain REACH/ROHS declarations, material compliance statements, and customer-required documentation.
• Manage and issue Country of Origin, Certificate of Conformance, and traceability documents.
• Support AS9100-compliant documentation, including process controls, calibration records, and audit readiness.
• Assist with PPAP and First Article Inspection (FAI) packets when required.

Material Rejections & Corrective Actions

• Process non-conforming materials, issue NCRs, quarantine product, and coordinate rework/disposition.
• Initiate and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work closely with Production and Purchasing to resolve supplier-related quality issues.

Performance & Reporting

• Maintain On-Time Delivery (OTD) reports and quality performance metrics.
• Support customer scorecards and internal performance dashboards.
• Monitor trends in rejections, defects, and delivery performance and suggest improvements.

Standards & Audit Support

• Support compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards across GSF and Seal Tite operations.
• Manage the companies' Quality Manuals and coordinate required audits and inspector site visits.
• Assist with internal audits, process evaluations, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1–3 years of quality control or inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, comparators, gauges).
• Experience with material certifications, compliance paperwork, or customer documentation requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and organization.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and audit processes.
• Familiarity with PPAP, FAI, SPC, CAR, NCR.

Additional Details

• Hours: 5:45am – 4:00pm M-Th
• In-person

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Workers Compensation
• 401k with Corporate Matching
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Birthday Time Off
• Free snacks + and other employee benefits!

If you are looking to grow your career long-term with a stable, yet evolving company…we look forward to meeting you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person