Quality Inspector I

Hoshizaki America, Inc.; Griffin, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Bonus Opportunities

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Climate-Controlled Workplace

Uniforms Provided

Meal Subsidies

Childcare Assistance

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Hoshizaki America Inc. in Georgia seeks an Inspector for quality assurance in the production assembly process. Under limited supervision, you will inspect products visually, mechanically, electrically, and dimensionally to ensure they meet specifications.

You will use tablets/computers to test, record data, and communicate with staff to prevent nonconforming product from leaving the line. Monday-Thursday 5:00am–3:30pm, 1st shift in Griffin facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate degree in electronics or related field and 2 years of repair experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• Well‑rounded knowledge of refrigeration principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot at subsystem and system level using problem‑solving techniques.
• Able to read/interpret blueprints, drawings, system diagrams.
• Understand basic written technical information.
• Working knowledge of inspection/troubleshooting techniques and instruments.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for precision drawings.
• Knowledge of machines/tools, their design/use/repair/maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with measurement devices (calipers, micrometer, height gauge).
• Ability to replace components; wire circuits; repair simple electronics; take test readings.

Responsibilities

• Predetermined qty of Kaizens.
• Predetermined qty of Safety Observations.
• Predetermined qty of periodic maintenance tasks.

Skills

Refrigeration knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Blueprint reading

Technical information literacy

Inspection techniques

Design tools & principles

Machinery & tools knowledge

Measurement devices experience

Component replacement & circuits

Kaizen / safety observations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in electronics or related field

Tools

Inspection instruments

Job description

Join Hoshizaki America Inc., – Engineering Excellence, Powered by People

Who We Are

At Hoshizaki, our people drive our success, and our core values of Transparency, Compliance, Trust, and Collaboration (TCTC) shape a culture of teamwork, learning, and growth. Headquartered in Peachtree City, GA, with a facility in Griffin, GA, we manufacture high-quality commercial foodservice equipment including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, and display cases. With more than 400 "Georgia Made" products and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and ENERGY STAR® performance, our equipment is trusted globally for its reliability and long-term value.

Role Overview

Hoshizaki Inspectors, along with all other employees, are responsible to protect customers and the Hoshizaki brand. Under limited supervision, Inspectors provide confidence that our products will fulfill quality requirements by performing visual, mechanical, functional, dimensional, or electrical inspection of a variety of products in the production assembly process through final system assembly. Inspectors use technology to test, communicate, and store information using tablets, computers, or other devices. Inspectors communicate with the appropriate staff to help contain and prevent nonconforming product from escaping our process.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday from 5:00am to 3:30PM

Department: Quality

Responsibilities & Key Performance Indicators

• Predetermined qty of Kaizens
• Predetermined qty of Safety Observations
• Predetermined qty of periodic maintenance tasks

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• preferred: Associate degree in electronics or related field and two years of mechanical/electrical repair experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Well-rounded knowledge of the operating principles of refrigeration.
• Ability to troubleshoot at subsystem and system level using identifiable problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and system diagrams.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic written technical information.
• Working knowledge of inspection/troubleshooting techniques and instruments.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Hands on experience using measurement devices, i.e., calipers, micrometer, height gage, etc.
• Ability to replace components; wire circuits; repair simple electronic equipment; and take test readings using common instruments.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We strive to be a great place to work and easy to do business with -join Hoshizaki America to grow your skills, contribute to trusted products, delight customers, and enjoy excellent benefits.

Salary & Benefits

The hourly range for this position is $21.95 - $26.24. This range is a good faith estimate of what Hoshizaki America expects to pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

• Life, accident & disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off & holidays
• Tuition reimbursement & career growth opportunities
• Safe, climate-controlled workplaces
• Uniforms provided, meal subsidies, and childcare assistance
• Employee discounts & wellness programs

Location(s)

Shift

1st Shift

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