Entry Level Quality Inspector

SITE Staffing, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Quality Inspector in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will conduct thorough inspections of manufactured products, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include documenting inspection results, collaborating with teams, and training new inspectors. Applicants should have a High School Diploma and a year of quality control experience, with knowledge of inspection tools and practices.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in quality control or equivalent education.
• Ability to read basic prints.
• Experience with coordinate measuring machines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process inspections on manufactured products.
• Document results according to quality standards.
• Collaborate with operations and quality engineers to improve quality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Inspection Criteria Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauge

Job description

Description: As a Quality Inspector, you are responsible for conducting in-process inspections on manufactured product 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 the 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.


• Collect and perform thorough inspections of molded and assembled components to ensure they meet specified quality standards, regulations, and safety requirements including:
  
  
  
  • Visual Inspections
  
  
  • Measurements
  
  
  • Functional Test Methods
  
  
  
  


• Identify and document defects, discrepancies, or non-conformances in products or processes.
  
  
  
  • Determine whether defects are within acceptable tolerances or require corrective actions.
  
  
  
  


• Record inspection results, measurements, and other relevant data accurately and in accordance with established procedures.


• Maintain detailed records of inspections, defects, and corrective actions taken to correct the issue.


• Operate various testing and measurement equipment such as coordinate measuring machines, vision systems, moisture, and force testing to accurately assess product dimensions and characteristics.


• Communicate with production supervision to align with daily production schedule.


• Collaborate with production team, engineers, and other stakeholders to communicate quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure the products meet quality expectations.


• Collaborate with Quality Engineers for Root Cause Analysis investigations for defects or quality issues, aiming to identifying underlying problems and contributing factors to aid in prevention of future re-occurrences.


• Audit in-process records assuring process is in defined limits.


• Initiate non-conformance alerts and notify Quality Technician and/or Management.
  
  
  
  • Confirm failed inspection results using co-workers, additional production samples, and/or documented resources.
  
  
  • Communicate non-conformance to production line lead and/or supervision.
  
  
  • Facilitate containment activity with Operation personnel.
  
  
  • Assist Operations with the documentation and handling of nonconforming products.
  
  
  
  


• Assist with training of new inspectors on quality control procedures, standards, and best practices.


• Communicate shift notes with previous and following Quality Inspectors and/or Quality Technicians to ensure correct and accurate interpretation of information.


• Support new product introduction activities as needed.


• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping within the lab and applicable part retain areas.


• Any other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required


• One year of experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience with basic Quality Instruments such as; calipers, micrometers, height gauge, gage pins, and go/no-go gages.


• Must be able to read basic prints.


• Working knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machine, OGP Vision System, Instron, Keyence, and manual gages, is a plus.


• Experience in working with a team