Quality Inspector I

ZipRecruiter; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mechanical inspector who will be responsible for inspecting components and ensuring product quality. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, a few years of experience in the field, and the ability to work independently. Key responsibilities include documenting results, reporting issues, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a structured work environment with shift hours from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in mechanical inspection and manufacturing.
• Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with technical specifications and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components for compliance to specifications.
• Document inspection results and report non-conformance.
• Follow all safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Clear Communication

Ethical Independence

Ability to Follow Processes

Mechanical Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measurement Tools (Calipers, Micrometers)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Duties and Responsibilities

The following reflects essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary.

• Inspect components to determine if they are compliant to specifications
• Document inspection results as required
• Submit Non-Conformance reports for goods failing inspection
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying these problems
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products
• Record inspection data using established programs and software
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all safety and sanitation regulations
• Complete any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

The following reflects essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary.

• Inspect components to determine if they are compliant to specifications
• Document inspection results as required
• Submit Non-Conformance reports for goods failing inspection
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying these problems
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products
• Record inspection data using established programs and software
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures
• Comply with all safety and sanitation regulations
• Complete any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Ability to walk/stand for long periods of time
• Lift and move a minimum of 20 pounds without assistance
• Working with small parts
• Repetitive hand/arm use

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Some of the work time is spent in a warehouse environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high

Shift

2.30 p.m- 10.30 p.m

Your profile

Knowledge/ Experience

• A high school graduate or GED
• 2- 3 years experience in mechanical inspection and manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow inspection processes and plans
• Previous experience with quality control equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges
• Proficient with MS Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Some experience with technical specifications and blueprints
• The ability to see details at close range
• Work independently with little supervision
• Exhibit ethical independence and judgment of the parts and process
• Clear communication