Inspector 1

Oerlikon; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

12 paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Oerlikon is seeking an Inspector for the Wixom, MI facility to enter orders, inspect products, and ensure quality before shipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and timely communication with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving and inspecting products, documenting coatings with XRF equipment, packing parts for shipping, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Lift up to 44 lbs and work hands-on with products.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect customer product for processing.
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• Inspect the finished product.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Learn new skills and cross-train into various departments.
• Act as a member of the monthly 'Quality Council'.
• Visual inspection of tools for proper coating.
• Post quantities being shipped into the computer system.
• Pack customer parts for shipping.
• Use XRF equipment to document coating thickness.
• Use various shipping software.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribes safety regulations.
• Must conform to current health, environmental, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Reading English (written)

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

XRF equipment

Shipping software

IT systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Inspector 1- 2nd Shift (105193)

Requisition ID105193-Posted10/19/2026-Production/Facility Management

We are looking for a Inspector for our Wixom, MI facility. The Inspector enters customer order information into computer system, inspects and racks customer products. The Inspector will work in a self-directed capacity in a fast-paced environment. They will also work with a variety of customers to understand their ongoing product needs and translate those needs into workable specifications for teammates to follow. In performing the daily tasks, the individual will draw upon training and experience to make important front-end and back-end processing decisions. As part of the primary responsibilities, this individual will also ensure that once the customers' products have been processed, they are inspected for quality, re-packaged, and shipped accurately.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance

Your Responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect customer product for processing.
• Inspect the finished product.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Learn new skills and cross-train into various departments.
• Act as a member of the monthly 'Quality Council'.
• Visual inspection of tools for proper coating.
• Post quantities being shipped into the computer system.
• Pack customer parts for shipping.
• Use XRF equipment to document coating thickness.
• Use various shipping software.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribes safety regulations.
• Must conform to current health, environmental, and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.

Your Profile:

• Commits to corporate core values, goals, mission, and vision.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Must be comfortable working with hands and be able to lift 44lbs .
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be high-energy, and detail oriented.
• In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential — guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.