Inspector I

Bosch USA; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company, seeks a detail-oriented Inspector to ensure components meet specifications. The role emphasizes following inspection plans, recording data, and communicating findings to production teams.

The candidate should have 1–3 years in mechanical inspection, be proficient with MS Office, and be capable of independent work, with a focus on accuracy and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in mechanical inspection and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow inspection processes and plans.
• Experience with quality control equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges preferred.
• Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Exhibit ethical independence and judgment of the parts and process.
• Clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components to determine if they are compliant to specifications.
• Document inspection results as required.
• Submit Non-Conformance reports for goods failing inspection.
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying these problems.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products.
• Record inspection data using established programs and software.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all safety and sanitation regulations.
• Complete any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Clear communication

Ethical judgment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Company Description

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydraulics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Job Description

Inspects and evaluates components to determine if they are compliant to all HydraForce specifications.

Duties And Responsibilities

The following reflects essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary.

• Inspect components to determine if they are compliant to specifications
• Document inspection results as required
• Submit Non-Conformance reports for goods failing inspection
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying these problems
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products
• Record inspection data using established programs and software
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all safety and sanitation regulations
• Complete any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Ability to walk/stand for long periods of time
• Lift and move a minimum of 20 pounds
• Working with small parts
• Repetitive hand/arm use

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Some of the work time is spent in a warehouse environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, and noise level can be moderate to high

Qualifications

Knowledge/ Experience

• A high school graduate or GED
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in mechanical inspection and manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow inspection processes and plans
• Previous experience with quality control equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges preferred
• Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Some experience with technical specifications and blueprints
• The ability to see details at close range
• Work independently with little supervision
• Exhibit ethical independence and judgment of the parts and process
• Clear communication

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

• Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.