Quality Inspector

vishay; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vishay Dale Electronics in Columbus, NE is seeking a Quality Inspector on 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).

The role requires performing dimensional and visual inspections of tooling orders and production material, using precision measuring tools to ensure conformance to drawings and specs. You will prioritize workload in a high-volume environment, document results, and communicate quality concerns to production and engineering.

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.
• 2-4 years of related manufacturing or inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

GD&T concepts

Mechanical aptitude

Inspection processes

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

CMM systems

Optical comparators

Keyence vision systems

Microscopes

Job description

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech .

We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech .

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.

Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Dale Electronics - Columbus, NE is currently seeking applicants for a Quality Inspector 1st Shift. (Monday - Friday) from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime is available as needed.

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 is one of the world's largest manufacturers of resistors and e-beam technology. There are around 600 employees currently working in Columbus, NE. We are one of the largest employers in the Columbus Area.

What you will be doing

• Performs dimensional and visual inspection of tooling orders, production strips, and manufactured components using approved inspection methods and equipment.
• Interprets engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and work instructions to verify product conformance.
• Utilizes 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.
• Prioritizes inspection workload to support production throughput, customer requirements, and operational demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Documents inspection results and maintain required quality records within applicable systems and documentation requirements.
• Communicates inspection concerns, nonconformances, and process issues with production, engineering, and supervision.
• Assists in troubleshooting inspection issues, measurement discrepancies, and product concerns as needed.

What you will bring along

• 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.

What can we offer you for your talent

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

• medical
• vision and dental insurance
• 401k with company match
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as "U.S. Persons" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues a