Quality Inspector

Palmetto Residential Electric LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Residential Electric LLC is seeking a detail‑driven quality inspector to perform routine visual inspections and tests on raw materials, homes in process, and finished products, ensuring compliance with company quality standards. You will document inspection data, maintain logs, and collaborate with line mechanics and supervisors to identify faults and recommend remedies.

A high school diploma and basic English communication are required, with reliable transportation and a valid US

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical systems, tools, codes, and safety procedures required
• Experience performing inspections and tests on materials or products preferred
• Good communication skills in English and ability to document findings clearly

Responsibilities

• Perform routine visual inspections and tests on raw materials, homes in process, and finished products
• Test, inspect, and approve materials; identify faults in materials and manufacturing process
• Develop, maintain, and post logs and inspection data for review by production staff
• Maintain quality records and report results to supervisor for action steps
• Perform punch work and service calls as needed and assist with safety compliance

Skills

Electrical systems familiarity

Quality inspection

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 months related experience

Tools

Electrical tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Functions:The duties, tasks, and functions listed below combine to help define this position within the Company but should not be interpreted as exhaustive of all responsibilities the position may require. This position does not entail supervisory responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties, tasks, and functions.Performs assigned, routine visual inspections and other specified tests on raw materials, homes in process, and finished products.Tests, inspects, and approves materials.Conduct walks and re-walks of trim outs using company program.Connecting temporary power to homes by generator or temporary power pole, securing both connections for safety.Uses observation and testing to identify faults in materials and manufacturing process.Compares results of inspections and tests to company’s quality standards; reports results to supervisor for final analysis and action steps.Develops, maintains, and posts logs, charts, and forms detailing quality levels, inspection data, for review by line mechanics, supervisors, and other production staff.Consults with supervisor to determine appropriate recommendations and remedies for questionable products.Maintains quality records as needed.Performs other related duties as assigned.Perform punch work and service calls as needed.Perform hot checks and re- checks.Follows and adheres to all Company safety policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.Essential Requirements:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the above-listed duties, tasks, and functions.High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Familiarity with electrical systems, tools, equipment, codes, and safety procedures are strongly preferred.Reliable transportation to and from work.The ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written.Valid US issued Driver's License.A US Driving Record that passes the Company’s insurance carrier’s approval requirements to drive for the Company.Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in English in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential physical demands of the position.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds independently, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently, and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently.The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties, tasks, and functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.