Inspector

RBC Bearings; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings in Middlebury, CT is seeking a warehouse/quality inspection professional to unload and stage incoming products, verify quantities, and process transactions in AS400. The role requires reading engineering drawings, using precision inspection tools, and communicating quality concerns to Engineering and Quality teams.

Responsibilities include inspecting with calipers and gauges, maintaining traceability, preparing customer shipments, and coordinating with carriers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years in manufacturing, quality inspection, warehouse, shipping, or receiving.
• Experience with mechanical components or bearings is preferred.
• Proficient in reading drawings and using inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and handling equipment to unload and transport products.
• Organize and stage incoming products by family and customers.
• Verify received quantities against packing slips, POs, and shipping docs.
• Process receiving transactions in AS400 and maintain inventory records.
• Sample inspection from incoming orders per procedures and inspection plans.
• Record inspection results and generate inspection reports and shipping records.
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and ensure shipping docs are complete.

Skills

Engineering drawings

Precision measuring

Certifications review

ERP data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AS400 ERP

Job description

Essential Functions of the Job

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other handling equipment to unload and transport products throughout the facility.
• Organize and stage incoming products by family and customers.
• Verify received quantities against packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
• Process receiving transactions within the AS400 system and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Select representative samples from incoming orders for inspection in accordance with company procedures and inspection plans.
• Perform quality inspection using calipers, micrometers, plug gages, thread gages, pin gages, and other appropriate inspection tools.
• Verify product dimensions, thread characteristics, part markings, and other engineering requirements.
• Review certifications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications, including: Material certifications Heat treatment certifications Plating and coating certifications Special process certifications Supplier quality documentation
• Record inspection results and maintain inspection records in company systems and databases.
• Generate inspection reports, receiving documentation, shipping records, and other forms as required.
• Communicate quality concerns, discrepancies, and non-conformances to Engineering, and Quality personnel.
• Repackage inspected products and maintain product identification and traceability throughout the inspection process.
• Prepare customer shipments by packaging, labeling, and verifying parts for shipment.
• Build and secure pallets or skids for outbound shipments.
• Coordinate shipments with carriers and ensure shipping documentation is complete and accurate.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.

Job Requirements

• Education High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality inspection, warehouse, shipping, or receiving environment.
• Experience working with mechanical components, or bearings preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems such as AS400 preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and inspection tools.
• Ability to review certifications and verify compliance to engineering and customer requirements.
• Proficient computer skills including data entry and use of ERP systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Behaviors

• Thought ProvokingCapable of making others think deeply on a subject
• LoyalShows firm and constant support to a cause
• InnovativeConsistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• DedicatedDevoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team PlayerWorks well as a member of a group
• Detail OrientedCapable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Ability to Make an ImpactInspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-StarterInspired to perform without outside help
• Goal CompletionInspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Job SecurityInspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Work-Life BalanceInspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Growth OpportunitiesInspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

• 2-5 years:Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality inspection, warehouse, shipping, or receiving environment.