Entry Level Quality Inspector

Source Point Staffing; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Quality Inspector in Menomonee Falls, WI. The role involves in-process inspections, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with operations and engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant inspection experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience or training in quality inspection is required.
• Ability to read basic drawings.
• Experience with basic quality instrumentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process inspections on manufactured products.
• Document inspection results and maintain detailed records.
• Identify and record defects, discrepancies, and determine if corrective actions are required.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

Gage Pins

Go/No-Go Gages

Job description

Brown Deer, WI / Menomonee Falls, WI / Milwaukee, WI

Description: As a Quality Inspector, you are responsible for conducting in-process inspections on manufactured products and documenting the results according to Quality, Regulatory, and Customer requirements. The role of Quality Inspector will work closely with the Operations team and Quality Engineers daily to provide feedback regarding part quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Knowledgeable in inspection criteria (Visual Inspection Criteria (VIC), Quality Alerts, Inspection Reports (IR)).
• Read and understand customer drawings and specifications.
• Perform thorough inspections of molded and assembled components to ensure they meet specified quality standards, including visual inspections, measurements, and functional testing.
• Identify and document defects, discrepancies, or non-conformances, and determine if they require corrective actions.
• Record inspection results accurately and maintain detailed records of inspections, defects, and corrective actions.
• Operate testing and measurement equipment such as coordinate measuring machines, vision systems, moisture, and force testers.
• Communicate with production supervision to coordinate daily production activities.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other stakeholders to address quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in root cause analysis for defects and quality issues.
• Audit in-process records to ensure process compliance.
• Initiate non-conformance alerts and notify relevant personnel, facilitating containment activities and handling nonconforming products.
• Assist in training new inspectors on quality procedures and standards.
• Communicate shift notes clearly to ensure continuity of quality information.
• Support new product introduction activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the lab and part retention areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with basic quality instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gage pins, and go/no-go gages.
• Ability to read basic drawings.
• Working knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machines, OGP Vision Systems, Instron, Keyence, and manual gages is a plus.
• Experience working in a team environment.