Quality Assurance Inspector

Panek Precision Products Co; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Air conditioned facility

Job summary

Panekprecision in Northbrook, IL seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector with 3+ years in a similar role. The candidate will inspect parts per prints, select calibrated inspection tools, and document results. Automotive/aerospace experience and strong metrology skills are required; teamwork and continuous improvement are essential.

Starting pay is $23/hour with benefits including a 401k and health insurance. Responsibilities include First Piece Inspection, PPAP Layout, and incoming/final inspections

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar quality inspection role.
• Experience in automotive or aerospace industries.
• Strong background in metals and measuring.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tolerance definitions.
• Understanding calibration and inspection equipment selection and verification.
• Capability to complete inspection paperwork and records accurately.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Select and calibrate inspection equipment to be used (gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Inspect first part against prints and verify tolerances.
• Record completed inspections on inspection records.
• Complete all related paperwork and inspection records.
• Support continuous improvement and work with other departments.
• Perform First Piece Inspection, PPAP Layout, incoming and final inspections.
• Read blueprints and understand critical, major, and minor characteristics.

Skills

Metrology

Quality assurance

Blueprint reading

Documentation

Continuous improvement

Team communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical comparator

Profilometer

Height gauges

Test indicators

Job description

Large Northbrook based automotive manufacturer specializing in CNC and multi-spindle precision machining is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector.

We are seeking an experienced candidate proficient with:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience working in the automotive or aerospace industries.
• Strong background in metals and measuring.
• Choose and check calibration of inspection equipment to be used. Gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Inspect first part against each measurement as indicated on print. Verify acceptable tolerance. Indicate completed inspection on corresponding inspection record.
• Complete all other paperwork, including inspection records, associated with position.
• Contributes to team, company and QS goals by initiating continuous improvement, accomplishing related results as required and working effectively with other employees and departments.
• Receives, understands and follows all written and oral instruction.
• Timely completion of all paperwork associated with position including move tags
• Ability to perform First Piece Inspection, PPAP Lay out, incoming and final inspection
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, optical comparator, Profilometer, height gages, test indicators, fit gages
• Understand types of measurement, measurement terminology, and the types and differences of standard measurement instruments
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major, minor characteristics

Strong communication and team building skills a must!

Starting at $23/per hour.

We offer a 401k plan, United Healthcare Insurance, an air conditioned 108,000 sq. foot facility, as well as other benefits.

EOE