Panel- Quality-1st shift (Mon-Thurs 4a-2p)

80/20 LLC; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

80/20 LLC is seeking a Panel Quality Inspector to perform quality inspections in the Panel Shop, ensuring parts meet customer specifications. You will handle machine setup, operation, and shutdown, process orders via tracking software, and uphold the company’s 80/20 quality standards.

This on-site, full-time role requires reading blueprints, precise measurement with tape, calipers, and micrometers, and strong math skills. Forklift license is preferred and training may be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools (tape, calipers, micrometers).
• Strong math skills including fractional to decimal conversions.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Forklift license preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspection in the Panel Shop per customer specs.
• Set up, operate, and shut down machines to move orders efficiently.
• Use measuring tools and order tracking software to process orders accurately.
• Maintain 80/20 quality standards and re-cut parts when needed.
• Communicate issues and improvements to team members.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Math skills

English proficiency

Forklift license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Order tracking software

Job description

Job Category: Labors and Helpers

Requisition Number: PANEL001928

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Columbia City, IN 46725, USA

Description

Position Description:

The Panel Quality handles quality inspection duties in the Panel Shop area according to customer specifications. They are able to handle all aspects of machine set up, usage, and shut down in a timely manner to move orders through to the next area. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Follow all start up procedures at the start of shift.
• Use order tracking software to accurately process orders from start to pushing order to next appropriate workstation according to department flow needs.
• Have working knowledge of cutting, milling, drilling, tapping, finishing and de-burring machines to meet needs of production.
• Use and read a tape measurer and calipers along with a calculator and copy machine to successfully complete each order.
• Quality control orders with high precision to guarantee 80/20’s standards.
• Follow re-cut parts throughout the department to manage re-cutting process.
• Attend meetings when required and provide improvement suggestions.
• Contribute daily feedback to appropriate staff members when appropriate.
• Follow proper shutdown and cleanup procedures at the end of each shift.
• Will be required to wash bars during training period and when deemed necessary to aid with production needs.
• Navigating on a computer in a timely manner to complete orders in appropriate software applications
• Interacts and problem solves with team members on issues related to quality.
• All additional duties as needed

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to read blueprints along with experience using tape measures, calipers and micrometers.
• Strong math skills (able to convert fractional to decimal).
• Has normal vision range.
• Can read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Embodies the 80/20 attitude in all aspects of their job.
• Has or will be able to obtain forklift license.
• Able to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and lift 40 lbs. on a continuous basis for an 10-hour work day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience in a quality inspection type role.
• Able to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced production environment
• Experience using a computer and basic software applications.
• Experience using a tape measure, calipers, and micrometers.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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