1st Shift - Quality Inspector

Young-Innovations; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovations seeks a Quality Inspector to verify production runs, document quality checks, and release products that meet specifications. The role involves inspecting flocking heads, runner cuts, and molded parts, reviewing work instructions, and ensuring lot numbers align with materials.

You will perform regular inspections, document results, and communicate issues to operators and supervisors to maintain high quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection or related field.
• Preference for automated machine operation and/or product visual inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify and approve production start-up on shop orders by reviewing work instructions and specs.
• Perform 60-minute quality inspections on shop orders for flocking, cuts, and related parts.
• Document approvals and ensure proper lot number matching of materials.
• Complete packaging and final release inspections for each order.
• Collaborate with Lead staff to ensure inspections meet policy and provide cross-training as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings to operators and supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color vision

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Paperwork proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Gauges

Measuring tools

Job description

Site Overview:Microbrush International develops, manufactures, and markets innovative disposable dental products focused on restorative dental procedures. Our products are designed to enhance everyday procedures and provide Convenient. Consistent. Control. Role Overview:Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying and approving production runs; completing associated paperwork; perform regular quality checks on product on a variety of production machines, and ensures products meet specifications, and is good to release for sale. Follows all safety rules and company established manufacturing and quality methods and processes while meeting KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).Responsibilities:Responsible for all documentation for products, ensuring the documentation is filled out properly and not signed off as completed unless correct and completeCommunicate with Supervisor as necessary and per Quality Manual training documentsVerify and approve production start-up on shop orders. This includes reviewing work instructions, inspecting flock or bristle heads and runner cuts, measurements are met using gauges and per finished part specifications and company quality requirements as each product requires. Document startup approvalsPerform sixty (60) minute quality inspections on shop orders, checking flocking, cuts, etc. or for bulk bags, bulk boxes, tray boxes, and molding parts for tips, cavities, water pass, syringe fit, etc. per Quality Manual. Document approvalsVerify proper lot number matches of materialsWhen product fails, properly document the materials and documents, and communicate with the operators and Lead staff. Ensure process changes are made until product is able to pass inspectionPerform packaging and final release inspections and ensure shop orders are properly completedWork closely with Lead staff to ensure finished goods receive proper inspections per policyInspectors with work with each other throughout the shift to guarantee that all duties and inspections are met throughout the shiftCross-train on all inspection dutiesAssist in training new employeesAll other job duties as assignedQualifications:Training and ExperienceHigh School diploma or its equivalent.Minimum 0-2 years of experience in field or related area.Prefer automated machine operation and/or product visual inspection experience in an industrial environment.Knowledge, Abilities and SkillsKnowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. Ability to distinguish color.Ability to read and follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job.Ability to operate automated machinery with attention to details and a ‘safety-first’ mentality.Ability to use basic measuring devices.Ability to take direction. Able to work on a team and move to different task as required by team.Must be able to complete paperwork.Physical Requirements:Able to work standing up for 8 hours and lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to bend, reach and walk frequently. Able to communicate orally and in writing. Must be able to use a computer.Working Conditions:Exposure to manufacturing environment, with some abnormal variations in temperature, fumes, noise, dust and atmospheric conditions.Pay Range: $XX.XX - $XX.XX/yr. The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, the compensation will be determined based on education/training, skill set, experience, and other organizational needs.Young Dental/Young Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify participating employer.