Night Shift Quality Inspector – Plastics (ISO/QA)

Midwest Plastic Engineering, Inc.; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision insurance

Company parties

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Midwest Plastic Engineering Inc in Sturgis, MI seeks a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to ensure plastics components meet stringent standards. You will inspect, measure, document, and collaborate with production to resolve defects, while interpreting drawings and maintaining tools.

Experience in plastics manufacturing and proficiency with precision instruments are required; a high school diploma is essential, with technical certification a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection, preferably in plastics, injection molding, or manufacturing.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills for documentation and team collaboration.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished plastic components and assemblies for defects, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Perform in-process and final inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and quality reports accurately.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify root causes of defects and support corrective actions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and quality standards.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment in accordance with quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and ISO/quality management system compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Documentation

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Measuring tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification (optional)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Midwest Plastic Engineering Inc in Sturgis, MI seeks a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to ensure plastics components meet stringent standards. You will inspect, measure, document, and collaborate with production to resolve defects, while interpreting drawings and maintaining tools.

Experience in plastics manufacturing and proficiency with precision instruments are required; a high school diploma is essential, with technical certification a plus.