Quality Assurance Inspector

Advanced Wireless Communications; Minnesota; On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 days PTO in your first year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Long & short-term disability

8 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Advanced Wireless Communications is seeking a detail-oriented QA Inspector to support our quality and manufacturing operations at our on-site facility. This entry-level role inspects incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met, with emphasis on accurate documentation and defect communication.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn inspection methods and tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or defects.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, inspection procedures, and quality standards.
• Ability to accurately document inspection results and maintain records.
• Reliable attendance, dependability, and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Willingness to learn new inspection methods, tools, and processes.
• Ability to reading and understand how electrical components interact.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to perform detailed inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of incoming material, in-process products, and finished products.
• Verify products meet established quality standards, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Accurately document inspection results in accordance with quality procedures.
• Identify, document, and communicate product defects and nonconformances to the Quality Technician or Lead Quality Technician.
• Segregate nonconforming materials and perform sorting or containment activities as directed.
• Report recurring defects, abnormalities, and inspection trends to the Quality Team.
• Support product release by verifying inspection requirements have been met.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled inspection area.
• Follow established safety, quality, and inspection procedures.
• Process customer returns according with established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Willingness to learn

Reading electrical components

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Rulers

Multimeter

Communication analyzers

Job description

AWC is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Quality Assurance Inspector to support our quality and manufacturing operations. This entry-level position is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards and inspection requirements.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in accurate work, has strong attention to detail, and is willing to learn quality inspection processes. Experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse operations, or quality control is helpful but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of incoming material, in-process products, and finished products.
• Verify products meet established quality standards, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Accurately document inspection results in accordance with quality procedures.
• Identify, document, and communicate product defects and nonconformances to the Quality Technician or Lead Quality Technician.
• Segregate nonconforming materials and perform sorting or containment activities as directed.
• Report recurring defects, abnormalities, and inspection trends to the Quality Team.
• Support product release by verifying inspection requirements have been met.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and controlled inspection area.
• Follow established safety, quality, and inspection procedures.
• Process customer returns according with established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or defects.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, inspection procedures, and quality standards.
• Ability to accurately document inspection results and maintain records.
• Reliable attendance, dependability, and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Willingness to learn new inspection methods, tools, and processes.
• Ability to reading and understand how electrical components interact.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to perform detailed inspections.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse operations, quality inspection, or a related environment.
• Previous in-coming inspection experience.
• Familiarity with basic measuring tools, such as calipers, rulers, multimeter, or communication analyzers.
• Basic computer skills and experience entering information into a system.

Physical & Work Environment

• Primarily on-site in a manufacturing and inspection environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive inspection tasks as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 20-50lbs as required.
• Ability to handle and inspect products and materials safely.
• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy during routine and detailed inspection activities.
• Competitive wages: $22-26/hr
• 13 days PTO in your first year
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance, long & short-term disability
• 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

About AWC:

Advanced Wireless Communications specializes in communication solutions that help industries work smarter, faster, and safer. We believe in teamwork, technical excellence, and delivering outstanding service to our customers. We are proud to support employee growth through hands-on training and advancement opportunities.

AWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Note - Background checks are a part of our hiring process.