First Article Inspector

Plas-Tech Engineering LLC; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Plas-Tech Engineering LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Inspector/Metrology Specialist to perform first article inspections using Keyence IMS and Micro-Vu, design fixtures in SolidWorks, and support validations within the Engineering Department. You will ensure calibration of all metrology instruments, read prints, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory to maintain process capability.

On-site, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm; Reports to Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in a relevant field and two years’ experience measuring plastic injected molded parts.
• Experience programming Keyence IMS and MicroVu; familiar with validations and CpK analysis.
• Use of SolidWorks for fixture design.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis with Minitab and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article inspections with Keyence IMS, Micro-Vu, and manual measuring equipment. Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory on validations.
• Ensure Calibration frequency is met for all calibrated instruments and schedule metrology equipment calibrations.

Skills

First article inspections

Keyence IMS

MicroVu

Solidworks

Calipers / micrometers

Gage calibration

CpK analysis

Minitab / Excel stats

English communication

Education

Two-year college degree in a relevant field

Two years' experience in measuring plastic injected molded parts

Tools

Keyence Instant Measurement System

MicroVu

SolidWorks

Calipers

Job description

Description

Join Plas-Tech Engineering!

Come join a vibrant and disruptive company that has been awarded “Wisconsin’s Manufacturer of the Year”! Become an integral part of a diverse team at a leading medical manufacturing organization. By joining the PPL team, you will help make a difference in people’s lives by supporting the company in its efforts to bring new medical technologies to the market.

Why Join Plas-Tech?

Plas-Tech Engineering is a growing medical manufacturer that makes its employees and customers their #1 priority. As our company continues to expand, we are looking to add motivated and enthusiastic individuals to our team. If you are searching for a company that is exponentially growing, centered around customers, and cares about its employees, PPL may be the right company for you!

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for performing first article inspections within the Engineering Department while supporting validation activities. Knowledge programming Keyence Instant Measurement System to measure parts. Use Solidworks to design measurement fixtures. Ability to use and program Micro-Vu measuring system. Able to use manual calipers, micrometers, drop gauge, bore gauge, gauge pins, etc on a daily basis. Analize measurements to print dimensions to determine process capability. Track and maintain calibration of calibrated quality equipment.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

1. Perform first article inspections using Keyence Instant Measurement System, Micro-Vu, and manual measuring equipment. Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory to assist with validations.
2. Ensure Calibration frequency is met for all calibrated instruments. Execute and maintain a schedule and timing for all metrology related instruments and calibrations.

Education and Experience

A minimum of a two-year college degree in a relevant field or equivalent is required, and two years’ experience in measuring plastic injected molded parts.

Experience programming Keyence Instant Measuring System and MicroVu. Familiar with validations and Cpk analysis. Use of Solidworks for fixture design.

Ability to effectively use statistical analysis techniques using Minitab and Excel.

Qualifications

Has strong written and verbal control of the English language and the ability to communicate effectively with others and be clearly understood. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Additional Requirements

Medium physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative assistant. The job requires lifting up to 20 lbs at times.

Must have manual dexterity to work with fingers and hands. Should have color vision with the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Well-lit, environmentally controlled indoor office, production, and warehouse area with adequate ventilation. Will be working near moving mechanical parts, and will encounter moderate noise from computers, printers, and plant equipment.

Work Schedule/Hours

On-site, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Reports to

Engineering Manager

What We Offer

• High-impact role in a growing, mission-driven healthcare manufacturing environment
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and opportunities to expand validation and process excellence leadership