Quality Inspector 2 - Day Shift

Dotson; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems in Trenton, Tennessee, is seeking a Quality Inspector 2 to support quality control activities at our facility.

The role verifies products against specifications, uses gaging instruments, and maintains calibration, while ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining 5S standards. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience are typical requirements.

This on-site position offers stability with a strong safety culture and opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control processes and inspecting products to meet specs.
• Ability to analyze data from inspection equipment and recommend improvements.
• Familiarity with environmental, health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Test products and analyze results to drive improvements.
• Ensure products meet specifications.
• Operate and maintain gaging equipment.
• Record quality data and document analyses.
• Adhere to 5S and safety policies.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance.
• Assist in equipment procurement as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Gaging equipment

Measurement instruments

Job description

Trenton, TN, 1465 Industrial Park Drive, Trenton, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission‑critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Quality Inspector 2 - 2794

Assists in tasks and duties related to quality control processes to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.

Job Duties

• Test products and services, analyze results and make recommendations for improvements
• Ensure products and services meet specifications
• Use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments
• Manage, maintain, rebuild and repair gaging equipment per the standards as needed
• Run and monitor inspection equipment (gages, etc.) to record and analyze quality data
• Purchase gaging supplies and equipment as needed
• Understand and ensure regulatory compliance
• Recommend modifications to standards, methods and procedures
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of experience

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

Trenton, TN, 1465 Industrial Park Drive, Trenton, Tennessee, United States of America