Quality Assurance Inspector - 3rd Shift

About the role

At Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections using metrology equipment to ensure compliance with consumer, commercial, military, and aerospace standards.
• Identify and report product and process nonconformities; support audits and sampling; manage calibration of inspection equipment; ensure adherence to internal and customer quality standards through manual and electronic reporting systems.
• Conduct inspections to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and established inspection procedures.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections on finished products, subassemblies, and components of varying sizes and materials.
• Identify quality or production issues, determine root cause, recommend corrective actions, and communicate inspection failures or tolerance issues to stakeholders.
• Decide disposition of nonconforming materials, including use, rework, or scrap.
• Calibrate and maintain measuring, monitoring, and test equipment.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and quality records; complete internal quality audits per ISO procedures.
• Support company quality and safety objectives by following policies, procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Schedule

• 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 pm – 6:30 am Eastern Time

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills including binary operations (+ – / *) and decimal/fraction conversions.
• Ability to read and record measurements with precision and accuracy; identify and utilize detailed part names, numbers, and critical characteristics.
• Ability to learn/use a variety of measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, inside/outside micrometers, verniers, pin gauges, height gauges, radius gauges, protractors, dial indicators, optical comparators and coordinate measuring machines.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions with manual or electronic reporting of results.
• Ability to learn, comply, communicate and report compliance or deviation to processes and product quality standards.
• Ability to complete work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in various production areas including, but not limited to, receiving, warehouse, quality control, assembly/fabrication, rotational molding and injection molding.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and cooperatively both verbally and in writing with vendors, contractors and employees at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in quality or a related field or product line, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn and apply standard testing procedures and methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings at a basic level, determine standards, and relate drawings of parts to the actual parts.
• Functional computer skills including accuracy of data entry and ability to use Microsoft Office suite and SAP.
• Ability to operate industrial trucks, including forklifts and man lifts; must be able to maintain certification and be able to work at elevated heights.

ITAR Compliance Notice

This position is located at a facility that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In order to comply with these government regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR 120.15). A U.S. Person includes a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or individual granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plans; holiday pay; extra vacation purchase opportunities
• 401(k) plan with immediate match
• Health Savings Account contribution
• Wellness discount program; Global Mental Wellness Program
• Quarterly employee celebration days; Peer-to-peer recognition program; Service recognition program
• Employee discount program on Pelican products and branded apparel and gear
• Employee referral program
• Onsite gym

Pay

The annual U.S. pay range for this position is determined within a range that varies by work location and may also depend on qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. We also offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability plans, and matching 401(k) to eligible employees.