Duties/Responsibilities:
Quality Inspection
- Perform hands-on inspections of incoming materials, warehouse inventory, production work, and completed orders.
- Inspect hydraulic hose assemblies, filters, fluid power products, and other products for quality, accuracy, condition, and conformance to specifications.
- Review drawings, work orders, customer specifications, and other requirements to determine inspection criteria.
- Perform visual inspections, measurements, testing, and functional checks using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Verify completed products meet requirements before release or shipment.
- Identify, document, and communicate damaged, incorrect, or non-conforming products.
Quality Systems & Documentation
- Maintain accurate inspection records, quality documentation, and metrics using company systems.
- Support inspection and test plans, checklists, work instructions, and other quality documentation.
- Participate in internal audits and process reviews.
- Document and follow up on non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Analyze quality issues and recurring trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Process Improvement & Team Support
- Work with Production, Warehouse, Customer Service, Sales, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
- Help identify root causes and develop practical solutions to prevent recurring issues.
- Provide feedback and guidance when quality concerns are identified.
- Support quality-related training, procedures, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicate quality concerns and recommendations clearly to leadership and affected departments.
Safety
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, and applicable standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Use appropriate PPE and inspection equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working hands-on in warehouse and production environments.
- Experience with quality inspection, manufacturing, distribution, assembly, or similar hands-on work preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work orders.
- Ability to use measurement and inspection tools.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to accurately document inspection results and work with computer-based quality systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, fluid power, or industrial products preferred.
- Experience with ISO 9001, internal audits, corrective actions, or continuous improvement is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout warehouse and production areas.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull.
- Frequent use of hands for inspection, measurement, testing, and handling product.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally handle heavier materials with assistance.
- Ability to work around moving equipment and in varying warehouse and production environments.
Salary Range: $22/hr - $26/hr, or approximately $45,750.00 to $54,000.00 annually
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and acceptable motor vehicle record, as well as possession of a valid driver’s license prior to start date.