1st shift Quality Inspector (Utility Operator)

Camaco; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco in Portage, IN seeks an inspector to ensure quality by inspecting parts, subassemblies, and finished products. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to IATF 16949 standards, with a focus on accurate documentation and continuous improvement.

The position is 1st shift, with a 6:00 AM start and 6 days a week, paying $17.25/hour. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma and 1–2 years in manufacturing, plus proficiency with measurement equipment and math.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiar with IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Inspect purchased parts, subassemblies and finished products to defined criteria.
• Rework or reject subassemblies or finished products as required.
• Conduct document/process audits using written procedures.
• Accurately document inspection results and testing.
• Review and generate scrap defective tags.
• Engage in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

IATF 16949 knowledge

Measurement equipment

Problem solving

Product/process knowledge

Computer skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

1st shift is currently 6am to 4:30pm, 6 days a week

$17.25/hour

Responsible for inspecting purchased parts, subassemblies or finished products according to defined criteria to ensure quality products are delivered to customers. The department is structured as a formal team, and requires the ability to work within the team.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies and finished company products according to defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/or electrical measurements.
• Rework or reject subassemblies or finished products as required.
• Conduct document process and system audits using written procedures.
• Accurately document the results of the inspections and testing.
• Review and generate scrap defective tags.
• Problem solving.
• Continuous improvement activities.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One -Two years of manufacturing experience with an understanding of competencies.

Competencies

• Ability to follow established procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards
• Working knowledge of measurement equipment
• Problem Solving
• Perform sorts, audits or rework products
• Knowledge of product and processes
• Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks as required
• Ability to work effectively with people

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The work requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting and a variety of physical activities. Travel to customer locations as needed.