Quality Inspector

Ricochet Manufacturing Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ricochet Manufacturing Company in Philadelphia seeks full-time inspectors to support the manufacturing team. The inspectors will collaborate with others, ensuring garments meet customer specifications and are defect-free.

Candidates should have experience in garment inspection, the ability to lift 20+ lbs, and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and contribute to safeguarding various public safety sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in clothing or garment inspection in an ISO certified environment preferred.
• Ability to communicate customer requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Read and review production orders and customer requirements.
• Check and measure garments for compliance with specifications.
• Inspect for defects and report concerns.
• Ensure timely completion of inspections.

Skills

Detail-oriented inspection

Teamwork

Ability to lift 20+ lbs

English fluency

Communication skills

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company Information

Ricochet is an industry leading manufacturer of sophisticated, high‑tech Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that focuses on protection, performance, and comfort. Ricochet has been headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 20 years, with all manufacturing and operations located in a single master facility.

In addition to serving the United States Military, Ricochet serves customers in multiple sectors of public safety by providing custom engineered PPE including EMS gear for the Philadelphia and Honolulu Fire Departments, Technical Rescue gear to all FDNY Rescue and Squad companies, and structural/turnout gear to multiple Fire Departments throughout the United States and beyond. Ricochet is a long-standing member of FEMSA. For more information, visit ricochet-gear.com.

Job Summary

The inspectors are required to work to support the goals of the manufacturing team. The inspectors must work together as a team and provide assistance to the other inspection station when the volume of work is too heavy and is slowing down production.

Responsibilities

1. Read and review all orders that are submitted for production. The inspector must be sure they are familiar with the order and customer requirements.
2. Check, mark and measure all garments to be sure they comply with the customer’s requirements and specifications. This inspection should focus on letters, trim, pockets and patch placements before Bar Tack.
3. Check each garment for loose threads or missing stitches.
4. Inspect to ensure there are no defects in the material and report any concerns.
5. Ensure timely completion of inspection process and appropriate shipping to customers in correct boxes and by customer commitment date.

Qualifications

• Experience in clothing, garment or other detailed inspection, preferably in an ISO certified environment.
• Ability to lift 20+lbs repeatedly during the day. (Weight of final garments)
• English-language fluency strongly preferred
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Ability to read all customer specification sheets (in English) and communicate differences or concerns, to production supervisor, inventory management, sewers, design or other departments
• Demonstrated ability to listen to and communicate detailed information.
• Ability to be professional, courteous, and tactful under pressure.

This is a full time in-facility position. Hours are Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM.