Quality Control Inspector

Panelmatic, Inc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

HSA and life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to ensure our control panels meet reliability and workmanship standards. You will inspect outputs, review blueprints, and generate inspection reports while supporting calibration and testing activities on the production floor.

You will also assist in training staff on QC measures, document deviations, and propose improvements to manufacturing processes to uphold our high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Must have keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect output samples and electrical testing as required.
• Verify assembly adherence to standards and procedures.
• Review blueprints and schematics to document deviations.
• Record results and maintain quality database.
• Assist in training production team on QC measures.
• Propose production process improvements.
• Coordinate FAT process with customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Gauges

Meters

Calipers

Computers

Job description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Quality Control Inspector. In this role, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that all products meet our established requirements for reliability and workmanship, as well as other quality control program standards.

Job Duties:

• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality, as well as electrical testing as required.
• Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements.
• Reviewing blueprints, electrical schematics, and specifications to compare to produced goods and generating an inspection report to document all deviations.
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes, and inputting data into a quality database.
• Assist in training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Proposing improvements to the production process.
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements.
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training.
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Comprehension and operation of basic electrical measuring equipment.
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data.
• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans.
• Determining the causes of product defects and reworks.
• Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Understanding the functionality of basic electrical components for use in industrial electrical cabinets/panels.
• Coordination and Support of customers during the FAT process.

• Two plus years of experience with electrical inspection and testing preferred
• Experience in an ISO environment preferred
• Experience in Lean/Six sigma preferred
• Associates degree required
• One year of experience with electrical inspection and testing required, in electrical switchgear products and relay panels
• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required
• Keen attention to detail required
• Basic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications required
• Ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, meters, calipers, and computers required
• In-depth understanding of company standards required
• Up-to-date knowledge of federal and industry standards, UL codes, and best practices required
• Understanding of target market and consumer needs required
• Blueprint and electrical schematic reading capabilities required
• Documentation and reporting skills required
• Teamwork and collaboration required
• Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required
• Alignment with company core values required

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years