Quality Associate I - Inspector

Pay

2nd shift – $1.25/hr shift differential.

Overview

This position is responsible for the mechanical, wiring, and cosmetic inspection of power distribution equipment. It provides work instruction, technical guidance, and training to new employees in the department.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand moderately complex to complex front elevations, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and schematics.
• Identify discrepancies between customer requirements and the finished product.
• Perform visual checks of finished products following customer specifications and/or QC report procedures.
• Determine causes of errors and establish a game plan to remedy them, ensuring product conformance.
• Interact regularly with Engineering to determine appropriate specifications when discrepancies arise.
• Collaborate with Assembly operations regarding wiring assembly problems.
• Make minor to complex adjustments and modifications to the product.
• Provide training and guidance to new inspectors in the department.
• Work closely with the supervisor to ensure quality standards and shipment commitments are met.
• Utilize a wide variety of hand tools, air tools, and measuring equipment.
• Continuously provide input to supervision, engineering, and quality groups regarding product improvement.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthful working environment in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Perform other tasks as requested to assure effective and continuous utilization of assets.

Job Conditions

• Special safety shoes designed for high‑voltage work are required.
• Safety glasses are required.
• Work is performed in a secure industrial manufacturing plant.
• Noise level is within normal and acceptable standards for the environment.
• Proper use of various hand and cutting tools is required.
• Incumbent continuously works with high‑voltage electricity; failure to follow safety procedures can result in severe injury or death.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must successfully take and pass the appropriate Work Keys assessment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other digital platforms.
• 2–3 years of experience in mechanical and wiring areas.
• Technical degree in a mechanical/electrical field (desirable).
• Ability to read and understand front elevations, wiring diagrams, bill of materials, and schematics.
• Ability to work independently.
• Expertise with basic hand tools, air tools, gauges, and torque wrenches.

Physical Demands

• Must have excellent natural or corrected vision.
• Ability to lift up to 26 pounds.
• Job cannot be performed alternating between sitting and standing.
• Ability to perform continuous repetitive motions with hands and arms.
• Requires ability to reach overhead, pull, push, and climb a ladder to perform work.
• Continuously uses a great deal of independent judgment and initiative in inspection.