Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

OMCO, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Quality Inspector at our Phoenix, Arizona manufacturing facility. In this role, you will inspect in-process and finished products, use precision measuring equipment, document results, and help ensure products meet established quality and reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished products to verify they meet established specifications and quality requirements.
• Conduct first-piece inspections to confirm newly produced items meet quality requirements before mass production begins.
• Properly use and maintain measuring and gaging instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and similar equipment, to assess product quality and ensure accurate measurements.
• Record inspection results and statistical data, enter information into tracking systems or logs, and maintain accurate inspection records, non-conformance reports, and other required documentation.
• Identify non-conformities or quality issues, communicate concerns clearly, and escalate issues to higher-level quality staff or supervisors when necessary.
• Maintain the Master Calibration List, monitor calibration due dates, and help ensure inspection and measuring equipment remains calibrated and compliant.
• Perform incoming hardware inspections, assist with shipping-log quantity verification, and complete required documentation.
• Support quality audits and documentation activities while maintaining 5S standards and following applicable safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

Requirements

• No specific educational credential is required.
• No prior experience is required; candidates with up to 2 years of experience are welcome.
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed work instructions and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, deviations from standards, and product or process non-conformities.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills to document inspection results, provide feedback, and report quality issues.
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions, tolerances, and statistical data.
• Basic knowledge of quality control tools and techniques, including gaging instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
• Basic computer skills for entering data into tracking systems and preparing inspection reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate with inspectors and production staff, and contribute to solutions that improve product quality.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves extended periods of standing and performing visual inspections using measuring equipment. The position requires the ability to lift and move hardware weighing up to 35 pounds. The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pay

$21/hour

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 4:00 AM-2:30 PM; Friday as needed. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

About OMCO

Founded in 1955, OMCO is America’s premier factory-direct manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed tilt solutions and the largest custom roll former in the United States with a nationwide footprint consisting of five manufacturing facilities that represents over 700,000 square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of more than 50 active roll forming mills, and many other manufacturing operations. We manufacture highly engineered shapes for many applications across a wide range of industries including components for truck bodies, trailers, material handling systems, data centers, solar panel frames, fixed tilt mounting systems, and single-axis tracker solutions, as well as many more products. The OMCO brand consists of three divisions: OMCO Roll Forming Plus, OMCO Solar, and OMCO Fabrication.