Inspection Technician TRE- 3rd Shift

Plymouth Tube Company - Trent; Town of East Troy (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Tube Company - Trent is seeking an Inspection Technician for the 3rd shift (11pm–7am) in the Quality department. The role reports to Linda Barrientos, Production supervisor, and is hourly/non-exempt.

The incumbent will operate inspection equipment, perform UT and ECT tests, and prepare material for storage or shipment while adhering to safety, quality, and lean principles. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, executing production plans on time, and contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must read, write and perform basic math calculations without difficulty or additional assistance.
• Must be trainable and demonstrate comprehension on equipment and production techniques.
• Must demonstrate strong general mechanical skills.
• Must support and embrace an empowered team culture and have excellent communication skills.
• Must concentrate in a dynamic environment and be detail-oriented to maintain quality and throughput.

Responsibilities

• Participate in plant safety initiatives and maintain housekeeping while pursuing lean improvements.
• Work within responsibility area using visual management and take corrective actions to meet quality and production goals.
• Ensure the production plan is executed to deliver to customers on time.
• Manage hazardous waste as required by policies.
• Train in and consistently follow policies, procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment as directed by leadership; perform basic preventative maintenance.
• Engage in problem solving and kaizen activities to improve operations.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Trainability

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Title: Inspection Technician- 3rd Shift ( 11pm - 7 am)

Department/Group: Quality

Reports to: Linda Barrientos – Production supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Posted Date: October 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM

Position Summary

This mill position is expected to achieve targeted results in safety, production output and product quality. The Inspection operator will operate various pieces of equipment and will perform a variety of duties to prepare material for storage or shipment.

Must be able to demonstrate strong general mechanical skills. Must be trainable and be able to demonstrate acceptable levels of comprehension for inspection of processes. Must pass Level 1 UT and ECT tests. Need to be able to use measuring equipment, including micrometers and tape measures.

This employee will be required to do all tasks as assigned by PTC leadership.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Participate in the plant safety initiatives, work safely at all times, identify and address unsafe acts and conditions, and practice expected housekeeping expectations while focusing on continuous process improvement using mill lean principles.
• Work within area of responsibility through the use of visual management methods and take corrective actions as necessary to meet operating objectives such as product quality and production output expectations.
• Be available to efficiently execute the production plan to ensure delivery to our customers on time.
• Hazardous waste management
• Train in and consistently execute policies, procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing processes proficiently every day.
• As directed by PTC leadership, maintain equipment, perform basic preventative maintenance and engage in equipment troubleshooting activities.
• Embracing and participating in a mill operating culture that promotes involvement, communication, mutual trust and respect, expectations and accountability, and a passion for excellence.
• Consistently demonstrate and own the Plymouth Tube values and behaviors to develop and transform the Company culture.
• Eagerly participate in problem solving teams and kaizen events in order to improve operating performance.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each day all essential job duty satisfactorily.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math calculations without difficulty or additional assistance.
• Must be trainable and be able to demonstrate acceptable levels of comprehension on various types of equipment and machinery and various aspects of intricate production techniques.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong general mechanical skills.
• Must actively support, participate and positively embrace an empowered team culture and have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to concentrate in a dynamic work environment and be detail-oriented in order to maintain desired levels of quality, keep accurate accounts of time and production and achieve expected levels of throughput while maintaining a safe working environment.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to moderate noise intensity
• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke (Not over OSHA permissible exposure levels)
• Safety training and equipment are provided by Plymouth in accordance with applicable law, industry standards and company policy
• Will be required to wear applicable PPE
• Able and willing to stand 90% of the time, stooping, bending, stretching, and engaging in awkward positioning

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be continually met on a daily basis 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 hand to finger, handle, feel, talk and hear. The employee is continually expected to stand and walk for periods up to 10 hours (overtime as required) per shift with two 10 minute and one 20 minute break period. The employee must be able to do this without the aid of any physical or motorized devices. The employee must frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, or squat to work on equipment or perform manufacturing processes. This must be able to be done in a narrow or tight space if required. The employee must be capable of ascending and descending stairs to cross production lines and work on equipment. The employee must be able to step down un-assisted to work on equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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