Quality Inspector (1st Shift)

Plexus; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in Appleton. This role involves performing routine inspections to ensure quality standards in manufacturing processes. You'll engage in meaningful work that contributes to transformative products in various sectors, including healthcare and aerospace. The company values its employees and offers a supportive environment where you can grow and succeed. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is making a difference in the world. Join us and help build a better future!

Qualifications

• Minimum of middle school certificate required; inspection skills essential.
• Basic PC skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection procedures to ensure quality levels in production.
• Supervise work area according to 5’s standards and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Inspection skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic PC skills

Reading and writing skills

Education

Middle school certificate

12th grade level skills

Tools

Google Workspace

MS Windows

Inspection equipment

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Compensation: The annual compensation range for this position is $34,300.00 - $51,500.00. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Purpose Statement: Performs routine and repetitive inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of production. Visually inspects Sub-assemblies and HLA level products using a magnifier or other tools and using lot sampling methods, or 100% inspection.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Participate as required on Root cause activities.
• Enter standardized information into GSF.
• Supervise work area according with 5’s standards.
• Perform routine and repetitive inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of production.
• Keep supervisors informed and escalate issues when needed.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of Middle school certificate is required.
• Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, Backend).
• Six Months of related experience in manufacturing process is required; One (1) or more years of related experience in the position is preferred.
• Intermediate electronic manufacturing experience, including knowledge of workmanship standards, is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• Advanced reading, writing and math skills are required (i.e., 12th grade level).
• Inspection skills.
• Knowledge of PCBA and HLA product builds.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.
• Must complete training for and become certified for Quality Assurance within six months of obtaining the position and must maintain QA certification to remain in the position.
• Basic PC skills are required (i.e., keyboarding skills, basic mouse usage, opening and closing programs and files using Google Workspace or MS Windows) and familiarity with applicable Plexus software packages.
• Individual will be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Individual will be required to handle a PCB by turning it, flipping it, and angling it.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for use of computer monitor, keyboard and inspection equipment, and individual must meet the visual acuity requirements.
• General office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements:

• Role will work in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require physical stamina with strong manual dexterity and fine motor control with precise measurement equipment or delicate tools and components requiring a steady touch. Visual inspection may require acute near vision and the ability to work continually using magnifiers, cameras and other vision systems. Role will spend a majority of the time standing and sitting with limited activities including lifting packages, moving material and working around lifting and material movement equipment as needed. Role may include repetitive computer tasks in different types of software creating, editing and saving quality records.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 40%.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.