Junior QA Inspector-2nd shift

Advance Services; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Weekly pay

Equal opportunity employer

Referral incentives

Job summary

Advance Services in Hastings, NE seeks a detail-oriented Junior QA Inspector to support the quality assurance team on the shop floor. The Inspector ensures operators have the correct tools, gauges, and information to produce quality parts while keeping production moving.

The role emphasizes identifying defects early, preventing rework, documenting results, and communicating findings to production leadership. Shift: 2nd, 3:15pm–1:45am, with possible overtime; pay DOE at $19.75–$21.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented mindset with focus on accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders and specifications.
• Strong communication skills to report inspection results and issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections at workstations to confirm parts meet specifications during production.
• Verify setup and first-piece inspections before production runs.
• Check that operators are using the correct gauges, tools, and work instructions.
• Communicate inspection findings promptly to operators and supervisors to avoid delays or rework.
• Assist production personnel with reading blueprints, work orders, and specifications when needed.
• Document inspection results and escape nonconformances to the supervisor or Quality team.
• Tag, segregate, and track suspect or defective parts to prevent unintentional use.
• Support calibration checks of gauges and measuring tools on the floor.
• Provide feedback to production leadership on recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Promote teamwork and continuous improvement to maintain consistent product flow and reduce scrap.

Job description

Junior QA Inspector-2nd shift

Advance Services in Hastings is seeking a detail-oriented Inspector to join our quality assurance team. The Manufacturing Floor Inspector supports production by performing in-process inspections directly on the shop floor. This role ensures that operators have the correct tools, gauges, and information to produce quality parts while keeping production moving smoothly. The inspector identifies defects early, prevents rework, and helps maintain compliance with company standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections at workstations to confirm parts meet specifications during production.
• Verify setup and first-piece inspections before production runs.
• Check that operators are using the correct gauges, tools, and work instructions.
• Communicate inspection findings promptly to operators and supervisors to avoid delays or rework.
• Assist production personnel with reading blueprints, work orders, and specifications when needed.
• Document inspection results and escape nonconformances to the supervisor or Quality team.
• Tag, segregate, and track suspect or defective parts to prevent unintentional use.
• Support calibration checks of gauges and measuring tools on the floor.
• Provide feedback to production leadership on recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Promote teamwork and continuous improvement to maintain consistent product flow and reduce scrap.

Pay

$19.75-21.75 DOE

Shift

2nd shift- Mon-Thurs, overtime on Fridays may be required

Hours

3:15pm-1:45am, Monday-Thurs and some Fridays

Why work for Advance Services, Inc.?

• Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists.
• Enjoy our easy application process.
• You NEVER pay a fee! Weekly pay.
• Fun Safety and attendance incentives
• Health Benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Great Referral Incentives.

Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer