Quality Inspector - Nights

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Illinois is looking for individuals to ensure compliance with specifications through thorough inspections and testing of components and products. The role requires a High School Diploma/GED and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Duties include documenting assemblies, performing quality inspections, and providing guidance to personnel. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in utilizing measurement tools. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement processes.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ manufacturing experience preferred; prior quality experience required.
• Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect components and assemblies for compliance with specifications.
• Conduct inspections and testing of materials and finished products.
• Document unit assemblies and maintain a digital project photo archive.
• Perform quality inspections of plenums, stacks, and plenum bases.

Skills

Ability to follow verbal directions and work independently

Define and implement quality standards

Knowledge of complete generator assembly

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Strong math and computer skills

Proficient in interpreting blueprints

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Borescopes

Paint thickness testers

Tape measures

Calipers

Job description

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.

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 & 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 writing.
• 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.