Quality Inspector - 3rd Shift
MacLean-Fogg · Whitewater, WI · 1 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
The Quality Inspector 2 is responsible for performing comprehensive quality checks and tests on units, materials, and products throughout the production process to ensure they meet established quality, safety, and reliability standards.
Responsibilities
- Inspect finished and in-process goods to verify compliance with work instructions, specifications, and quality standards
- Perform first-piece inspections to ensure initial units produced meet quality control criteria
- Conduct visual, mechanical, and functional tests on products using appropriate tools and gaging instruments
- Accurately record inspection results and relevant statistical data
- Input data into quality management systems and assist in generating reports to track production quality and performance trends
- Summarize inspection data and document findings to highlight deviations from established standards
- Assist in the development, writing, and updating of inspection procedures, protocols, and checklists to reflect best practices
- Analyze inspection data to identify root causes of defects or non-conformance and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions
- Support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting methods to enhance quality, efficiency, and product reliability
- Perform internal audits to verify that quality standards, processes, and procedures are consistently followed
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards
- Escalate quality concerns or issues to management when necessary, providing detailed documentation of findings
- Complete all necessary quality documentation accurately, maintaining a high level of detail and consistency
- Follow established safety protocols and adhere to all environmental and quality policies to ensure a safe and compliant working environment
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, following 5S principles
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education: None
Experience: 2-4 years of experience
Skills
- Ability to interpret and follow detailed work instructions and quality standards to ensure product compliance
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, deviations from standards, and non-conformities in products or processes
- 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 the use of gaging instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, and height gauges)
- Basic computer skills for entering data into tracking systems and preparing inspection reports
- Ability to work well in a team environment, collaborating with other inspectors, production staff, and supervisors to meet quality goals
- Ability to identify problems, communicate issues clearly, and contribute to solutions that improve product quality
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM