Quality Inspector 2nd Shift
API Heat Transfer · Franklin, WI · 2 days ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
About the role
API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. The Quality Inspector helps ensure that products and processes meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations, while learning and supporting the team's continuous improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and test materials, components, and finished products for compliance with specifications and requirements
- Record inspection data, test results, and audit documentation accurately and on time
- Report defects, quality concerns, and trends to the QA Manager
- Assist with investigations of quality issues and support corrective action follow-up
- Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to flag and resolve quality concerns
- Follow established quality procedures and help identify opportunities for process improvement
- Participate in daily and weekly QA meetings
- Support a positive, safe, and productive work environment
- Complete assigned tasks accurately, safely, and on time
- Monitor lab and inspection supplies and report needs to the QA Manager
- Learn to use inspection tools, gauges, and quality software as part of on-the-job training
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a technical or quality field a plus
- 1-2 years of quality, manufacturing, or inspection experience
- Ability to read engineering drawings, or willingness to learn
- Comfortable using basic inspection tools (calipers, gauges) or willingness to learn
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with quality concepts (ISO 9001, Lean, root cause analysis) a plus, not required
- Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial settings
Benefits
- Benefits eligibility Day 1
- Generous PTO Plan - Earn vacation immediately
- Attendance Bonuses
- Paid 11 Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan with company match