Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

OMCO Solar; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

OMCO Solar, part of MacLean-Fogg, seeks a Quality Inspector at our Phoenix, AZ manufacturing facility. You will inspect in-process and finished products, use precision measuring tools, document results, and help ensure products meet quality and reliability standards.

Responsibilities include first-piece inspections, recording data, and maintaining calibration records. The role requires basic math, data entry, and teamwork in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• No credential required.
• Up to 2 years of manufacturing/quality experience accepted.
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed work instructions and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, deviations from standards, and non-conformities.
• Basic verbal and written communication to document inspection results and report quality issues.
• Basic math skills for measuring, tolerances, and data.
• Basic knowledge of quality control tools and measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished products to verify they meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Conduct first-piece inspections to confirm newly produced items meet quality requirements before mass production begins.
• Properly use and maintain measuring and gaging instruments to assess product quality and ensure accurate measurements.
• Record inspection results and statistical data, enter information into tracking systems, and maintain inspection records and non-conformance reports.
• Identify non-conformities or quality issues, communicate concerns clearly, and escalate to higher-level quality staff when necessary.
• Maintain the Master Calibration List, monitor calibration due dates, and ensure equipment remains calibrated and compliant.
• Perform incoming hardware inspections, assist with shipping-log quantity verification, and complete required documentation.
• Support quality audits and documentation activities while maintaining 5S and safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Skills

Inspection

Measuring tools

Quality control

Documentation

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

No credential required

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Height gauges

Job description

Job Summary

OMCO, a MacLean-Fogg Company, is hiring a Quality Inspector at our Phoenix, Arizona manufacturing facility. In this role, you will inspect in-process and finished products, use precision measuring equipment, document results, and help ensure products meet established quality and reliability standards.

• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 4:00 AM-2:30 PM; Friday as needed
• Pay: $21/hour
• Employment Type: Full-time / Hourly
• Overtime: Overtime may be required based on business needs.

What You'll Do as a Quality Inspector

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished products to verify they meet established specifications and quality requirements.
• Conduct first-piece inspections to confirm newly produced items meet quality requirements before mass production begins.
• Properly use and maintain measuring and gaging instruments, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and similar equipment, to assess product quality and ensure accurate measurements.
• Record inspection results and statistical data, enter information into tracking systems or logs, and maintain accurate inspection records, non-conformance reports, and other required documentation.
• Identify non-conformities or quality issues, communicate concerns clearly, and escalates issues to higher-level quality staff or supervisors when necessary.
• Maintain the Master Calibration List, monitor calibration due dates, and help ensure inspection and measuring equipment remains calibrated and compliant.
• Perform incoming hardware inspections, assist with shipping-log quantity verification, and complete required documentation.
• Support quality audits and documentation activities while maintaining 5S standards and following applicable safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• No specific educational credential is required.
• No prior experience is required; candidates with up to 2 years of experience are welcome.
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed work instructions and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, deviations from standards, and product or process non-conformities.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills to document inspection results, provide feedback, and report quality issues.
• Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions, tolerances, and statistical data.
• Basic knowledge of quality control tools and techniques, including gaging instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
• Basic computer skills for entering data into tracking systems and preparing inspection reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate with inspectors and production staff, and contribute to solutions that improve product quality.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves extended periods of standing and performing visual inspections using measuring equipment. The position requires the ability to lift and move hardware weighing up to 35 pounds.

The physical requirements described above represent those needed to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Eligible employees across MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies have access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to support health, financial well-being, time away, and development. This position is eligible for benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Virtual healthcare resources
• Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
• Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs

Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Explore our full benefits and interactive resources: https://explore.benefits.macleanfogg.app

Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

About MacLean-Fogg

MacLean-Fogg is a fourth-generation, family-owned American manufacturing company headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois. Founded in 1925, we design and manufacture engineered components and solutions for automotive and industrial markets. Our portfolio includes MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, OMCO, Mallard Manufacturing, and Threadstrong. Across our companies, we share a commitment to Integrity, People, Customers, and Stewardship while investing in our people, manufacturing capabilities, customers, and communities.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

MacLean-Fogg and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. We provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact [e-mail].

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Founded in 1955, OMCO is America’s premier factory-direct manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed tilt solutions and the largest custom roll former in the United States with a nationwide footprint consisting of five manufacturing facilities that represents over 700,000 square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of more than 50 active roll forming mills, and many other manufacturing operations. We manufacture highly engineered shapes for many applications across a wide range of industries including components for truck bodies, trailers, material handling systems, data centers, solar panel frames, fixed tilt mounting systems, and single-axis tracker solutions, as well as many more products. The OMCO brand consists of three divisions: OMCO Roll Forming Plus, OMCO Solar, and OMCO Fabrication.