Precision Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Vishay Intertechnology; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology in Columbus, NE is seeking a Quality Inspector for first shift to perform dimensional and visual inspections of tooling orders and production material. You will use precision measurement equipment and interpret engineering drawings to ensure conformance to specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include prioritizing inspection workload, documenting results, and communicating concerns to production, engineering, and supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing, machining, tooling, inspection, or quality-related experience preferred.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and using precision measurement equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T concepts is preferred.
• 2–4 years of related manufacturing or inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs dimensional and visual inspection of tooling orders, production strips, and manufactured components using approved inspection methods and equipment.
• Interprets engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and work instructions to verify product conformance.
• Utilizes inspection equipment including microscopes, Keyence vision systems, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and CMM systems to evaluate product quality.
• Apply approval, rejection, or containment decisions based on inspection data and specification requirements.
• Prioritizes inspection workload to support production throughput, customer requirements, and operational demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Documents inspection results and maintain required quality records within applicable systems and documentation requirements.
• Communicates inspection concerns, nonconformances, and process issues with production, engineering, and supervision.
• Assists in troubleshooting inspection issues, measurement discrepancies, and product concerns as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

GD&T concepts

Inspection procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM systems

Keyence vision

Optical comparators

Job description

Vishay Intertechnology in Columbus, NE is seeking a Quality Inspector for first shift to perform dimensional and visual inspections of tooling orders and production material. You will use precision measurement equipment and interpret engineering drawings to ensure conformance to specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include prioritizing inspection workload, documenting results, and communicating concerns to production, engineering, and supervision.