Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM (1st Shift).

Pay

$17 per hour – entry level position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits – effective on date of hire
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Up to $150 off gym membership annually
• Discounted pet insurance
• Employee discount program (electronics, home goods, gym equipment, etc.)
• Defined career path for advancement

About the Role

Join a team dedicated to creating life‑enhancing medical devices that improve lives worldwide. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing prior experience, Viant offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact through a people‑first culture and a commitment to long‑term employee development and well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, mechanical, electrical, and dimensional inspections of incoming material, in‑process product, labeling, and final assemblies.
• Record inspections and review Device History Records (DHRs) for completeness, correctness, and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Verify label accuracy against approved artwork, component specifications, and documentation.
• Measure product attributes using calipers, templates, magna‑mike (wall thickness), pin gauges, rulers, and other inspection equipment.
• Review component specifications (CS/PS) to determine applicability of listed defects.
• Document inspection results accurately in inspection forms, DHRs, or electronic systems.
• Execute AQL sampling plans as required.
• Review supplier documentation packages (drawings, purchasing specs, PS/CS, CoCs) for completeness, revision accuracy, and correctness (IQC only).
• Initiate non‑conformance reports when documentation or product does not meet requirements.
• Communicate defects or documentation gaps to Buyer/Planner, Engineering, or Quality leadership.
• Adhere to discrepancy reporting methods using NCRs, quarantine tags, scrap tags, and hold processes.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in an inspection environment using handheld inspection equipment (preferred).
• ASQ certification desirable.
• Experience with basic inspection tools (calipers, gauges, simple electronic equipment).
• Ability to perform visual/dimensional inspections per drawings/specifications.
• Ability to review documentation for accuracy (DHRs, supplier documents).
• Basic computer skills for entering and reviewing inspection records.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, apply common‑sense judgment, and perform basic math for measurement interpretation.
• Capability to send clear email notifications when required (IQC only).
• Comfort with handling chemicals safely.

Equipment Used

• Mechanical and electrical equipment
• Calipers, gauges, templates, magna‑mike, pin gauges, rulers
• Standard office equipment, carts, ladders
• Laminar flow benches
• Inspection and testing equipment

Physical Requirements

• Light physical activity with non‑strenuous day‑to‑day tasks.
• Moderate lifting (up to 35 lb), carrying (up to 10 lb), bending, and prolonged sitting.
• Manual dexterity for handling items and perceiving attributes of objects and material.
• Intensive handwork and ability to visually inspect small components with normal or corrected vision.
• Ability to identify colors and shapes, and to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Work performed in a well‑lighted, air‑conditioned indoor laboratory/production setting with adequate ventilation.