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

80/20; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

80/20 seeks a Panel Quality Inspector to perform quality inspection in the Panel Shop in line with customer specifications. You will handle machine setup, usage, and shutdown to move orders through the workflow efficiently.

The role requires reading blueprints, measuring with tape, calipers, and micrometers, and maintaining high accuracy with attention to detail. Forklift certification is preferred and physical stamina is needed.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and use measuring tools accurately.
• Strong math skills, including fractional to decimal conversions.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Follow start-up procedures at each shift.
• Process orders using tracking software and move to next workstation.
• Operate panel-related machining processes (cutting, milling, drilling, deburring).
• Measure with tape, calipers, and micrometers; compute figures.
• Ensure orders meet 80/20 quality standards.
• Support re-cut parts and issue resolution with team.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Tape measure usage

Calipers usage

Micrometers usage

Attention to detail

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job 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.

• 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.