Quality Assurance Inspector 1st Shift

Premier Aluminum, LLC; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive benefits

Monthly employee events

E-Verify employer

Job summary

Premier Aluminum, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to evaluate parts from our Foundry and Machine Shop, ensuring compliance before shipment. The role focuses on an ISO QA environment with daily audits and documentation for conformance.

The position includes a 6am–2pm shift, Mon–Fri, with a $20+ hourly wage, potential $250 monthly attendance bonus, and opportunities for pay increases after 90 days based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year manufacturing experience.
• Quality inspection experience in a metals manufacturing environment preferred.
• Vocational or technical education beyond high school is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ISO Quality Management System operations.
• Perform incoming inspection of parts from suppliers.
• Create certificates of conformance and test reports for production orders.
• Conduct daily audits of casting and machining processes to ensure compliance.
• Maintain nonconforming material flow and address issues.
• Perform internal ISO audits and drive corrective actions.
• Review returned product and process paperwork.
• Monitor and maintain gage calibrations.
• Analyze quality data and report findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Positive attitude

Dimensional measurement experience

Education

Quality Inspection experience in metals manufacturing

Vocational/Technical education beyond high school

1 year manufacturing experience

Job description

Description

Be part of a workplace where people feel valued, supported and inspired to do their best work every day. We instill our core values in all that we do - honesty & integrity, hard work, dedication to continuous improvement, and respect.

• Wages: $20+, depending on relevant experience
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Hours of Work: 6am - 2pm
• Eligible for $250 monthly bonus based on attendance and safety
• 90 Day review with opportunity for pay increase (based on performance)
• Competitive benefits package
• Monthly employee events
• Premier Aluminum is an E-Verify employer

Primary Functions

Evaluate the quality of parts produced in our Foundry and Machine Shop. This production floor inspection is the last set of eyes on a product prior to shipment to customers.

Duties and Overall Responsibilities

• Participate in the operations of the ISO Quality Management System.
• Perform incoming inspection of parts from suppliers based on requirements.
• Create certificates of conformance, material certificates, RoHs certificates, and all other test reports required to ship with production orders, and maintain a copy for quality records.
• Perform daily audits in both casting and machining ensuring that processes are being followed, paperwork is accurate, the drawing revision is correct, and the process and programs are up to date.
• Keep control of and maintain the flow of nonconforming areas.
• Perform internal ISO audits and resolve any problems with audits by following up on corrective actions.
• Review returned product upon arrival and process appropriate paperwork.
• Enter, monitor, and maintain gage calibrations as required.
• Sort nonconforming product for production departments as needed.
• Analyze quality data to report to interested parties.
• Ensure process sheets are continually up to date.
• Recognize own capabilities and take initiative to continually improve.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position require frequent standing and intermittent walking, bending, sitting, and lifting of parts that may at times be in excess of 50#. Work may be performed in the foundry, which is a hot environment reaching 120+ degrees. The Quality Assurance Inspector should have the physical and mental ability to perform the above necessary job functions while maintaining an exemplary safety record.

Skills and Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical and mechanical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, at all levels within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, working in a fast pace and ever-changing environment
• Enthusiastic, cooperative and positive behavior
Experience with measuring parts and providing a dimensional layout is desired

Educational Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year manufacturing experience
• Quality Inspection experience in manufacturing environment, preferably working with metals
• Vocational or Technical education beyond high school is a plus