Quality Inspector - 1st Shift (M-TH from 5am-3pm + overtime as required)

Sportech, LLC; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k plan with employer match

Paid company holidays, vacation, and 1

Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) andtu

Job summary

Sportech, LLC is seeking a Quality Inspector in Elk River, MN to perform audits, inspections, testing, and measurements on standard products and processes to ensure conformance to product requirements. You will coach staff in aspects of product quality the Sportech Management System (SMS).

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain for improvements and change recommendations, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and ISO requirements.

Qualifications

• Reliable, motivated self-starter with an aptitude for development.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic visual and mechanical inspection of product and components per documented procedures; specification; drawings; or generally accepted good manufacturing practices, using measuring equipment (i.e. caliper, micrometer, tape measures, color standards).
• Performs hourly work-in-process inspections to ensure product integrity and standards are met.
• Responsible for controlling, monitoring, and quarantining of non-conformant product and materials.
• Inputs data into the computer system for data collection purposes used to identify trends in production.
• Understands the requirements of the Quality System such as: best documentation practices, quality standards, and basic ISO requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement, and lean or Kaizen initiatives and activities
• Identifies cases for documented Preventive Action/Corrective Action, and uses the processes for continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Inspection techniques

Quality control terminology

ISO 9001:2015

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Problem solving

Thermoforming

CNC routing

Drape forming

Assembly

Screen-printing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector performs audits, inspection, test, and measurement duties on standard products and processes to ensure conformance to product requirements. Coaching Sportech personnel in aspects of product quality the Sportech Management System (SMS). Quality Inspector may recommend process or improvement changes with various departments including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs basic visual and mechanical inspection of product and components per documented procedures; specification; drawings; or generally accepted good manufacturing practices, using measuring equipment (i.e. caliper, micrometer, tape measures, color standards).
• Performs hourly work-in-process inspections to ensure product integrity and standards are met.
• Responsible for controlling, monitoring, and quarantining of non-conformant product and materials.
• Inputs data into the computer system for data collection purposes used to identify trends in production.
• Understands the requirements of the Quality System such as: best documentation practices, quality standards, and basic ISO requirements.
• Participates in continuous improvement, and lean or Kaizen initiatives and activities
• Identifies cases for documented Preventive Action/Corrective Action, and uses the processes for continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Reliable, motivated self-starter with an aptitude for development
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques and instruments, quality control terminology and competency in the use of ISO 9001:2015 Standards and/or other quality programs.
• Experience with thermoforming, CNC routing, drape forming, assembly and screen-printing processes preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word & Excel.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.