Band 4 Quality Inspector 1

Quality Inspector I

Job Title: Quality Inspector I Division/Department Reports to: Quality Sys Engineer/Inspector Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Comp Code: 2836

Employee Department: 525 Employee Status: Full-Time 

Effective Date: 09/29/2026 Labor Type: Indirect

 EEO Code: Operative

Summary:

This position reports to the Supervisor of Quality. The quality inspector is responsible for overseeing the quality of products produced. This position will work with manufacturing departments to ensure quality levels are being upheld. Strong collaboration, teamwork and communication skills will be required. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary Duties:

• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Check BOM to parts being produced and correct packaging and palletizing
• Work with operators to ensure they understand and are following the quality specifications.
• Make decisions on quality issues and fill out necessary paperwork.
• Write NC’s as needed.
• Report quality issues to operators, techs, quality inspectors, and Supervisors.

Safety:

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the facility through good housekeeping practices.
• Follow all safety and OSHA guidelines.

Other:

• Train new operators to quality specifications and procedures.
• Create work instructions and procedures for new products.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Ability to use various measurement tools and quality devices.
• Basic Math
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Be able to use a tablet for inspection, email, pictures and NC writing.
• Be professional; be able to work well with peers and members of management. Be organized and keep work area clean. Be able to stand and walk for extended period of time. Bilingual is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

Employee must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 pounds. Employees must have the ability to complete the following repetitive tasks. Percent involved in each is applicable activity is noted.

• Visual inspections of machinery and products 100%
• Color Vision 100%
• Balance 40%
• Hearing 75%
• Noise 100%
• Working without assistance 100%
• Fine hand manipulation 40%
• Seated work 10%
• Bending 40%
• Kneeling 40%
• Squatting 40%
• Reaching above head 40%
• Prolonged walking/standing 100%
• Twisting 40%

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Requires the use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, and hardhats. Jewelry is not permitted.

Special Requirements:

Must pass:

• Pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Background check.

Employee Benefits

• 40 hours of non-paid time off starts at time of hire and requires supervisor approval to use.
• PTO accrual starts at time of hire; 1 hour earned for every 40 hours worked. PTO can be used for any reason after 90 days of employment.
• Vacation accrual starts once eligibility time has been met; requires supervisor approval to use. Increase in vacation time earned is based on years of service schedule.
• 10 paid holidays once eligibility time has been met.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision along with other voluntary insurances available to employees who have met their eligibility time and work at minimum 30 hours a week.
• $50k life insurance policy provided to employees who have met their eligibility time and work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Additional coverage available at a discounted rate.
• Employee Assistance Program to all employees and their eligible family members with 24/7 access.
• 401 (k) retirement for employees 21 years and older with ability to contribute 1st of the month following date of hire. Company match up to 50% of a 6% employee contribution after 90 days. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Profit Sharing for employees 21 years and older, have met minimum required worked hours as of January 1st or July 1st based on date of hire. This is automatically contributed to annually. Company contributions are discretionary and will be made after our internal approval processes are completed and all requirements have been met.
• Costco membership to employees with at least 1 year of service on or before April 1st.
• Tuition reimbursement/seminars for continued education. Company approval is required and must be related to employee’s current or potential future position with the company,

Shifts available dependent on current openings based on production needs : 

Day shift M-F 6:00am-3:30pm

1st shift M-F 6a-2p

2nd shift M-F 2p-10p with 10% premium

Night shift Su-Th 6:00pm-3:30am with 15% premium