3rd Shift Quality Inspector

Aapstaff; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aapstaff is seeking a Quality Inspector - Production to inspect materials and finished products during production, ensuring they meet quality standards and specifications. The role records inspection results, reports concerns, and collaborates with production staff to maintain consistent product quality.

Responsibilities include using basic measuring tools, documenting results, and communicating quality issues to leads or supervisors while upholding safety and documentation procedures.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Able to read and follow written instructions and specifications.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable using computers or data-entry systems.
• Manufacturing or quality inspection experience is preferred.
• Able to stand and move around the production area.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process items, and finished products.
• Compare products with work instructions, samples, or specifications.
• Use basic measuring tools and inspection equipment as required.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify, label, and report defective or nonconforming products.
• Communicate quality concerns to production leads or supervisors.
• Follow quality, safety, and documentation procedures.
• Keep inspection tools and work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read instructions

Basic math

Data entry

Quality inspection experience

Job description

Position Summary

Quality Inspector - Production The Quality Inspector checks materials and finished products during production to confirm they meet quality standards and specifications. This role records inspection results, reports concerns, and works with production staff to help maintain consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process items, and finished products.
• Compare products with work instructions, samples, or specifications.
• Use basic measuring tools and inspection equipment as required.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify, label, and report defective or nonconforming products.
• Communicate quality concerns to production leads or supervisors.
• Follow quality, safety, and documentation procedures.
• Keep inspection tools and work areas clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
• Able to read and follow written instructions and specifications.
• Basic math and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable using computers or data-entry systems.
• Manufacturing or quality inspection experience is preferred.
• Able to stand, move around the production area, and handle materials as required.