Quality Inspector - 3rd Shift
MacLean-Fogg is hiring a Quality Inspector for 3rd Shift at our Savanna, Illinois manufacturing facility. You will inspect materials, components, and finished products, document results, and help ensure they meet established quality and reliability standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished products to verify they meet specifications.
- Conduct first-piece inspections before full production begins.
- Use and maintain measuring and gaging instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and height gauges.
- Record inspection results and statistical data in applicable tracking systems and logs.
- Identify nonconformities and quality concerns, communicate findings, and escalate issues to quality staff or supervisors.
- Complete inspection records, nonconformance reports, and other quality documentation accurately and thoroughly.
- Maintain a clean, organized inspection area in accordance with 5S principles.
- Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
Requirements
- No formal education credential is required.
- Zero to two years of experience.
- Ability to interpret and follow detailed work instructions and quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify defects, deviations, and nonconformities.
- Basic verbal and written communication skills for documenting results and reporting quality concerns.
- Basic math skills for working with measurements, dimensions, tolerances, and statistical data.
- Basic knowledge of quality-control tools and measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
- Basic computer skills for entering data and preparing inspection reports.
- Ability to collaborate with inspectors, production employees, and supervisors while contributing to solutions that improve product quality.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role involves working in a manufacturing inspection and production environment, inspecting materials and products at different stages of the production process and using precision measuring instruments. Employees in this role must maintain a clean inspection area and follow applicable safety, environmental, and quality procedures. The physical requirements described represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
- 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.
Pay
$18-$22 per hour
Schedule
3rd Shift, full-time / hourly
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.
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.