Quality Inspector 2nd Shift

API Heat Transfer; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility Day 1

PTO - vacation entitlement

11 Paid Holidays

401k Plan with company match

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Quality Inspector to help ensure products and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, recording data, reporting defects, and assisting with investigations. The role requires basic inspection tools knowledge, attention to detail, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a technical or quality field is a plus.
• 1-2 years of quality, manufacturing, or inspection experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable using basic inspection tools (calipers, gauges) or willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test materials, components, and finished products for compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Record inspection data, test results, and audit documentation accurately and on time.
• Report defects, quality concerns, and trends to the QA Manager.
• Assist with investigations of quality issues and support corrective action follow-up.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to flag and resolve quality concerns.
• Follow established quality procedures and help identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in daily and weekly QA meetings.
• Support a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, safely, and on time.
• Monitor lab and inspection supplies and report needs to the QA Manager.
• Learn to use inspection tools, gauges, and quality software as part of on-the-job training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (technical/quality)

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Inspection software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

API Heat Transfer is a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, with a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 130 years. Throughout our history, we've built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them.

The Quality Inspector helps ensure that products and processes meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations, while learning and supporting the team's continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities will include:

• Inspect and test materials, components, and finished products for compliance with specifications and requirements
• Record inspection data, test results, and audit documentation accurately and on time
• Report defects, quality concerns, and trends to the QA Manager
• Assist with investigations of quality issues and support corrective action follow-up
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to flag and resolve quality concerns
• Follow established quality procedures and help identify opportunities for process improvement
• Participate in daily and weekly QA meetings
• Support a positive, safe, and productive work environment
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, safely, and on time
• Monitor lab and inspection supplies and report needs to the QA Manager
• Learn to use inspection tools, gauges, and quality software as part of on-the-job training

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a technical or quality field a plus
• 1-2 years of quality, manufacturing, or inspection experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings, or willingness to learn
• Comfortable using basic inspection tools (calipers, gauges) or willingness to learn
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality concepts (ISO 9001, Lean, root cause analysis) a plus, not required
• Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial settings

The Benefits of Working for API!

• Benefits eligibility Day 1
• Generous PTO Plan - Earn vacation immediately.
• Attendance Bonuses Paid
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact API Heat Transfer at [phone] for assistance.