Quality Inspector 1

For over 70 years, Milwaukee Electronics has delivered high-quality electronics manufacturing solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. We combine deep manufacturing expertise with modern technology, teamwork, and a strong commitment to quality. If you enjoy hands-on work, attention to detail, and being part of a team that takes pride in what they build, you’ll feel right at home here.

Work just 3 nights a week, and enjoy a 4-day weekend every week!

This position follows a Thursday through Saturday, 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM swing shift schedule.

You’ll work full-time hours in just 3 days, giving you 4 consecutive days off each week to recharge, focus on personal priorities, or simply enjoy more balance.

What this schedule offers:

• Overtime pay for any hours worked over 10 hours in a day


• 12% shift differential pay for working evening/night hours


• A consistent, predictable 3-day workweek


• A steady schedule that supports work-life balance


• More time for family, hobbies, or rest with a built-in 4-day weekend every week.  

Maximize your time and earnings with a schedule that works as hard as you do!  

SUMMARY 

The Quality Inspector I plays a key role in ensuring our electronic assemblies meet internal quality standards and customer requirements. This position performs visual inspections of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and box-build assemblies, documents results, and communicates findings to support high-quality production outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform visual inspections of electronic components, subassemblies, and finished assemblies using IPC-A-610 workmanship standards


• Use inspection tools such as AOI systems, microscopes, and magnification lamps


• Inspect SMT, Through-Hole, and rework assemblies for quality and workmanship


• Verify products against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements


• Accurately document inspection results in FactoryLogix and daily inspection records


• Communicate defects or quality concerns to production and quality teams


• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives


• Attend daily team meetings and collaborate across departments


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area


• Support problem-solving activities and assist with additional tasks as needed


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school diploma or GED


• One (1) year of experience in electronics manufacturing, inspection, or a related production environment.


• Familiarity with SMT and Through-Hole assembly processes.


• Prior experience working with quality systems, inspection documentation, or manufacturing execution systems.


• Ability to read and follow written work instructions and quality standards


• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)


• Basic computer and data entry skills


• Strong attention to detail and ability to assess product quality

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Basic knowledge of electronic components, PCBs, and electronic/electrical assemblies


• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards


• Understanding of basic inspection tools and quality documentation


• Performs visual inspections using AOI, magnification tools, and microscopes


• Accurately records inspection results under established procedures


• Communicates defects and quality concerns to supervisors or team members


• Ability to follow standardized procedures and apply written quality criteria


• Ability to maintain attention to detail during repetitive inspection tasks


• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

CERTIFICATIONS 

• Completion of the Milwaukee Electronics Component Identification course within one (1) year of employment.


• Ability to successfully complete the IPC-A-610 certification (current revision) within one (1) year of employment.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be seated or standing, based on their workstation. Employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; Employee must frequently use hands to point, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or [email protected].

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). 

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.