Quality Inspector 1st Shift

Seaway Plastics; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaway Plastics in Vadnais Heights, MN is seeking a Quality Inspector to serve as final defense ensuring precision-molded plastic products meet standards. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections and verify product specs, contributing to defect-free deliveries.

You'll use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and vision systems, maintain NCRs, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing on corrective actions.

Qualifications

• At least one year of quality inspection experience in plastic injection molding or another manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with handheld measuring instruments; experience with optical comparators and familiarity with injection molding equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; knowledge of GD&T is beneficial.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, including AQL sampling and product testing; provide first-piece approval within authority.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and regulatory requirements to determine product acceptance; develop inspection plans with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, vision systems, optical comparators, and other inspection tools to verify product conformity and prepare inspection reports.
• Identify, document, and communicate product and process nonconformances; maintain NCRs, the NCR log, and supporting data.
• Support containment, identification, segregation, evaluation, and authorized disposition of suspect or nonconforming material; maintain the quality hold cage and material status records.
• Inspect returned products and perform containment activities related to customer complaints and RMAs; document findings to support investigation and disposition.
• Review inventory affected by part revision changes and coordinate disposition with authorized personnel.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, final quality documentation, floor quality documents, job books, and assigned quality system documents; identify, retain, and maintain quality part samples.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing on quality investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using inspection results and nonconformance data.
• Assist in training team members on quality work instructions, inspection methods, and proper use of measurement equipment.
• Follow established quality procedures, safety requirements, and company standards; perform other duties supporting the objectives of the position.

Skills

Quality inspection

Measuring instruments

GD&T

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Optical comparators

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Make an Impact on Quality from Day One!

As a Quality Inspector, you'll be the final line of defense in ensuring our precision-molded plastic products meet the highest standards. In this hands-on role, you'll perform visual and dimensional inspections, verify product specifications, and help drive a culture of quality, ensuring customers receive defect-free products every time. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals who take pride in excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, including AQL sampling and product testing, in accordance with approved requirements; provide first-piece approval within assigned authority.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and applicable regulatory requirements to determine product acceptance; develop and maintain inspection plans with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, vision systems, optical comparators, and other inspection tools to verify product conformity and prepare inspection reports.
• Identify, document, and communicate product and process nonconformances; maintain nonconformance reports (NCRs), the NCR log, and supporting data.
• Support containment, identification, segregation, evaluation, and authorized disposition of suspect or nonconforming material; maintain the quality hold cage and material status records.
• Inspect returned products and perform containment activities related to customer complaints and return material authorizations (RMAs); document and communicate findings to support investigation and disposition.
• Review inventory affected by part revision changes and coordinate disposition with authorized personnel.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, final quality documentation, floor quality documents, job books, and assigned quality system documents; identify, retain, and maintain quality part samples.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing on quality investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement using inspection results and nonconformance data.
• Assist in training team members on quality work instructions, inspection methods, and proper use of measurement equipment.
• Follow established quality procedures, safety requirements, and company standards; perform other duties supporting the objectives of the position.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least one year of quality inspection experience in plastic injection molding or another manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with handheld measuring instruments; experience with optical comparators and familiarity with injection molding equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is beneficial.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Leadership and Core Values

No direct supervisory responsibilities. Demonstrate Seaway Plastics' core values: We are customer focused. We execute. We win together. We are respectful.