Quality Inspector - Days

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to ensure components meet engineering and customer specifications. You will inspect assemblies, read blueprints, document results with photographs, and guide teammates to maintain high-quality production standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing quality experience, strong math skills, and the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience: 1-2 years’ manufacturing experience preferred; prior quality experience required.
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Inspect components and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering and customer specifications.
• Provide direction and guidance to other company personnel.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints accurately.
• Conduct thorough inspections and testing of materials and finished products.
• Utilize precision measurement tools, such as calipers and tape measures, to verify product dimensions.
• Document complete unit assemblies via photographs and maintain a digital project photo archive.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform quality inspections of plenums, stacks, and plenum bases.

Skills

Follow directions

Quality standards

Generator assembly knowledge

Process improvement

Inspection results communication

Documentation accuracy

Blueprint interpretation

Math basics

Clear communication

Torque wrenches

Borescopes

Color Eye

Paint thickness tester

Tape measures

Calipers

Metric scales

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Borescopes

Color Eye

Paint thickness tester

Tape measures

Calipers

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Inspect components and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering and customer specifications.
• Provide direction and guidance to other company personnel.
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints accurately.
• Conduct thorough inspections and testing of materials and finished products.
• Utilize precision measurement tools, such as calipers and tape measures, to verify product dimensions.
• Document complete unit assemblies via photographs and maintain a digital project photo archive.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform quality inspections of plenums, stacks, and plenum bases.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience: 1-2 years’ manufacturing experience preferred; prior quality experience required.
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English.

Skills

• Ability to follow verbal directions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Define and implement quality standards for manufactured products.
• Knowledgeable of complete generator assembly.
• Recommend adjustments and improvements to production processes for enhanced quality.
• Effectively identify and remove non-conforming products and propose strategies for quality improvement.
• Evaluate finished products against quality criteria and communicate inspection results to the production team.
• Perform random inspections to assess and maintain consistent product quality.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints, both mechanical and electrical, technical documents, and manuals.
• Possesses strong foundational math and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written.
• Proficient in using torque wrenches, borescopes, color eye, paint thickness testers, tape measures, and calipers, including metric scales.
• Demonstrates knowledge of generator assembly processes, operational principles, and customer requirements.
• Verifies component labeling on fuel tanks and bases for accuracy.