Manufacturing Quality Inspector

ImageTek Mfg., Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ImageTek Mfg., Inc. in North Springfield, VT seeks a Quality Technician to support the Quality Management System and ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The role covers inspections, testing, audits, and documentation across die-cutting, laminating, injection molding, and other processes, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of quality inspection or quality technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of quality tools including SPC, control plans, Variation Reduction, FMEAs, and root cause analysis.
• Experience using metrology equipment such as Calipers, Micrometers, Height gauges, Pin gauges, Vision systems, and CMMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products.
• Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using calibrated measuring equipment.
• Verify product compliance to customer drawings, specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
• Complete first article inspections (FAI) and production approval activities as required.
• Perform layered process audits, product audits, and quality system audits.
• Collect and analyze quality data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support containment activities, sorting operations, and corrective actions related to nonconforming material.
• Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, SPC data, and other required documentation.
• Verify calibration status and proper use of inspection and test equipment.
• Support customer and third-party audits as needed.
• Assist with PPAP documentation and automotive quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific requirements, and company procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, scrap reduction, and process capability.
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisors, engineers, and production personnel in a timely manner.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation

Root cause analysis

GD&T interpretation

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Vision systems

CMMs

SPC / MSA tools

Job description

ImageTek Mfg., Inc. in North Springfield, VT seeks a Quality Technician to support the Quality Management System and ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

The role covers inspections, testing, audits, and documentation across die-cutting, laminating, injection molding, and other processes, collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.