Quality Inspector - 1st Shift (M-TH from 5am-3pm + overtime as required)

About the Company

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial, and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Quality Inspector performs audits, inspection, test, and measurement duties on standard products and processes to ensure conformance to product requirements. This role involves coaching Sportech personnel in aspects of product quality and the Sportech Management System (SMS). The Quality Inspector may recommend process or improvement changes with various departments including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic visual and mechanical inspection of product and components per documented procedures, specifications, drawings, or generally accepted good manufacturing practices, using measuring equipment (e.g., caliper, micrometer, tape measures, color standards).
• Performs hourly work-in-process inspections to ensure product integrity and standards are met.
• Responsible for controlling, monitoring, and quarantining non-conformant product and materials.
• Inputs data into the computer system for data collection purposes used to identify trends in production.
• Understands the requirements of the Quality System such as best documentation practices, quality standards, and basic ISO requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement, lean, or Kaizen initiatives and activities.
• Identifies cases for documented Preventive Action/Corrective Action and uses the processes for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Reliable, motivated self-starter with an aptitude for development.
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques and instruments, quality control terminology, and competency in the use of ISO 9001:2015 Standards and/or other quality programs.
• Experience with thermoforming, CNC routing, drape forming, assembly, and screen-printing processes preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word & Excel.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA).
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services.
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match.
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time.
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech.

Pay

Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).