Quality Inspector

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector for the 1st Shift in Columbus, NE. The role involves performing detailed inspections of tooling orders and production material, ensuring conformance to engineering standards. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, have mechanical aptitude, and preferably have experience in manufacturing or inspection. The job offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing, machining, tooling, inspection, or quality-related experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical inspection processes required.
• 2–4 years of related manufacturing or inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of tooling orders and components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to verify product conformance.
• Document inspection results and maintain required quality records.
• Communicate inspection concerns and nonconformances to relevant teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Dimensional inspection

Reading engineering drawings

Using precision measurement equipment

GDT concepts familiarity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscopes

Keyence vision systems

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Optical comparators

CMM systems

Job description

Position

Quality Inspector – 1st Shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Job Summary

Performs dimensional and visual inspection of tooling orders and production material received from manufacturing operations. Conducts inspections utilizing precision measurement equipment, blueprint interpretation, and inspection systems to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. Supports production flow by prioritizing inspection workload in a high‑volume manufacturing environment with changing operational demands. Independently evaluates product acceptability, documents inspection results, and communicates quality concerns to production, engineering, and supervision.

Job Location

Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of tooling orders, production strips, and manufactured components using approved inspection methods and equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and work instructions to verify product conformance.
• Utilize inspection equipment including microscopes, Keyence vision systems, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, optical comparators, and CMM systems to evaluate product quality.
• Apply approval, rejection, or containment decisions based on inspection data and specification requirements.
• Prioritize inspection workload to support production throughput, customer requirements, and operational demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Document inspection results and maintain required quality records within applicable systems and documentation requirements.
• Communicate inspection concerns, nonconformances, and process issues with production, engineering, and supervision.
• Assist in troubleshooting inspection issues, measurement discrepancies, and product concerns as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing, machining, tooling, inspection, or quality‑related experience preferred.
• Previous experience reading engineering drawings and using precision measurement equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with GD&T concepts is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical inspection processes required.
• 2–4 years of related manufacturing or inspection experience preferred.

Benefits

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Legal Notice

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. The position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Vishay provides equal employment opportunity and is an affirmative action employer. Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce and will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants requiring assistance in the application process. Vishay is a non‑discriminatory employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.