Quality Control Inspector

Overview

The Tyndale Company is growing our PA-based operations and is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support our Quality team. This position supports the Quality Control Engineer by performing standardized vertical flame testing on internal, customer-requested, and mill-supplied fabric samples. Responsibilities include documenting and reporting test results, assisting with second-quality garment evaluations, and helping ensure adherence to company and regulatory quality standards.

The role also supports the AQL inspection program by distributing AQL forms to QC teams, collecting completed forms, and compiling inspection reports. This position offers full training and advancement opportunity.

About Tyndale

The Tyndale Company is a private, 9x Top Workplace winner in PA and 5x winner in TX, and an industry leading national supplier of arc-rated flame-resistant clothing (FRC) to the utilities, oil and gas, transportation, chemical manufacturing, molten metals, and NFPA 70E markets. We’re a family-owned business providing a retail-style apparel experience to hundreds of thousands of energy workers across the US and Canada.

We’re the leading distributor of innovative FRC solutions, and the largest industrial supplier of Carhartt FR, Ariat FR, and Wrangler FR clothing.

• Perform ASTM D6413 vertical flame testing on fabrics used in garment production, including internal, customer-requested, and supplier verification testing.
• Operate, maintain, and perform basic calibration checks on vertical flame test equipment.
• Follow all required safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Inspect irregular garments to determine recoverability or second-quality designation based on established criteria.
• Provide daily AQL inspection plan and forms to inbound QC teams.
• Read and comprehend information from technical packs, testing standards, and safety regulations.
• Record test and inspection results in required formats and report findings to the QC Engineer.
• Support the QC Engineer in implementing company and regulatory quality standards for fabric and garment manufacturing.

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Ability to multi-task between a warehouse and laboratory environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office & Excel required.
• Ability to follow established procedures and document results consistently.
• Ability to accurately measure using a tape measure.
• Previous experience with garment manufacturing and quality will be a plus.
• Multilingual will be a plus, not required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Manufacturing/Laboratory environment with routine interaction with warehouse teams.
• Regular standing walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching overhead or below shoulder level.
• Ability to lift boxes or materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Occasional travel to offsite facilities may be required.
• Color vision required for garment inspection.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness
  :
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive premiums. Paid parental leave. Mental health support through an EAP and partial reimbursement on copays, fertility support, and robust wellness programs with annual reimbursements.
• Work-Life Balance
  :
  Many positions with Tyndale offer hybrid onsite + remote work schedules, generous PTO, paid holidays + a floating holiday, and more.
• Financial Compensation
  :
  Competitive salary, 401(k) with matching, and bonus opportunities.
• Career Growth & Development
  :
  Training/certification/tuition reimbursement programs and demonstrated paths for knowledge share and internal promotion opportunity.
• Culture & Perks
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  Family-owned values, award winning culture, team-engagement events, casual dress code, company-sponsored charitable events and activities, and an inclusive workplace that values collaboration and integrity.
• Safety
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  As part of our commitment to safety and comfort, all Distribution Center members receive an annual footwear stipend
  to purchase high-quality, work-appropriate shoes. This ensures our team is equipped with the right gear to stay safe, supported, and productive on the job.

About Tyndale

Tyndale Company, Inc. is a…