Quality Inspector 1 - BE Swing

Milwaukee Electronics; Canby (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

12% shift differential

Consistent schedule

Job summary

Milwaukee Electronics is seeking a Quality Inspector I to perform visual inspections of PCB assemblies and box-build products, document results, and communicate findings to keep production at high standards. This entry-level role suits someone with sharp attention to detail and a hands-on approach in a collaborative team.

The position offers a three-day work week (Thu–Sat, 5:00 PM–5:00 AM) with overtime and shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level position; prior electronics or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently to perform the job safely and accurately.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer proficiency, including logging into company systems with a username and password, navigating email, accessing and reviewing timecards through the HRIS, completing online training, using employee self-service applications, and performing basic computer tasks required to support daily work responsibilities.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow written work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus during repetitive inspection tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of electronic components, subassemblies, and finished assemblies to IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
• Inspect SMT, through-hole, and rework assemblies for quality and workmanship.
• Use inspection tools including AOI systems, microscopes, and magnification lamps.
• Verify products against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Accurately document inspection results in FactoryLogix and daily inspection records.
• Communicate defects and quality concerns to production and quality teams.
• Attend daily team meetings and collaborate across departments.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AOI systems

Microscopes

Magnification lamps

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE

Work just 3 days a week — and enjoy a 4-day weekend every week.

This position follows a Thursday - Saturday | 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM schedule, giving you full-time hours in three days and four consecutive days off to recharge, spend time with family, or pursue what matters most to you.

Additional Perks Of This Schedule

• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 10 per day or 40 per week
• 12% shift differential pay for working evening/night hours
• A consistent, predictable schedule you can plan your life around

JOIN MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS – OVER 70 YEARS OF INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE

Milwaukee Electronics is a contract electronics manufacturer bringing innovations to life from prototype to production. Our mission is to Accelerate - expanding what's possible for our customers, our people, and our communities. We operate as One Team, Take Ownership, Seek to Serve, and Go Beyond.

About The Role

Quality is built into everything we do at Milwaukee Electronics - and the Quality Inspector I is a key part of making that happen. In this role, you'll perform visual inspections of PCB assemblies and box-build products, document results, and communicate findings to help keep production running to the highest standards. If you have a sharp eye, strong attention to detail, and enjoy hands‑on work in a team environment, this is a great place to start and grow.

What You'll Do

• Perform visual inspections of electronic components, subassemblies, and finished assemblies to IPC-A-610 workmanship standards
• Inspect SMT, through-hole, and rework assemblies for quality and workmanship
• Use inspection tools including AOI systems, microscopes, and magnification lamps
• Verify products against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Accurately document inspection results in FactoryLogix and daily inspection records
• Communicate defects and quality concerns to production and quality teams
• Attend daily team meetings and collaborate across departments
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Entry-level position; prior electronics or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently to perform the job safely and accurately, including communicating with team members, following work instructions, and completing required production documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer proficiency, including logging into company systems with a username and password, navigating email, accessing and reviewing timecards through the HRIS (e.g., UKG), completing online training, using employee self-service applications, and performing basic computer tasks required to support daily work responsibilities.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow written work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus during repetitive inspection tasks

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be seated or standing, based on their workstation. Employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; Employee must frequently use hands to point, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close & distant 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or [e-mail].

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.