Quality Inspector - Plastic

THUNDERBIRD LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching program.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Thunderbird is seeking a Quality Inspector in Illinois to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. The role requires precise inspection, adherence to ISO 9001 processes, and clear communication with teams to resolve quality issues.

You will read part prints, inspect components and raw materials, and complete lab work and documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment governed by Thunderbird quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a quality inspector or similar role.
• Ability to distinguish between part numbers and sizes.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to describe product quality information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to use inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to read and write in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Thunderbird product quality.
• Complete all lab work and paperwork.
• Participate in Internal ISO 9001 Audits.
• Verify products are packaged according to specifications.
• Read and interpret specifications on part prints.
• Perform incoming inspection on component parts and raw materials.

Skills

Quality inspection

Read & interpret specs

English reading/writing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Math proficiency

Documentation & communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Smartscope

CMM

Comparator

Job description

Quality Inspector Position Overview

The Quality Inspector inspects products for dimensional characteristics and compliance with specifications. This role involves meticulous attention to detail, adherence to quality control procedures, and effective communication with relevant stakeholders to address and resolve quality issues.

Quality Inspector Position Overview

The Quality Inspector inspects products for dimensional characteristics and compliance with specifications. This role involves meticulous attention to detail, adherence to quality control procedures, and effective communication with relevant stakeholders to address and resolve quality issues.

Quality Inspector Essential Functions

• Ensuring Thunderbird product quality.
• Complete all lab work and paperwork.
• Participate in Internal ISO 9001 Audits.
• Verify products are packaged according to specifications.
• Read and interpret specifications on part prints
• Perform Incoming inspection on component parts and raw materials
• Perform startup, in process, and final Inspections on injection molded parts using, Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, Smartscope, CMM and Comparator.
• Initiate non-conformance reports as required
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Quality Inspector Required Experience

• Proven experience as a quality inspector or similar role.
• Ability to distinguish between part numbers and sizes.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures. and work instructions.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to effectively describe product quality information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to use inspection, test, and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of basic math
• Ability to read and write in English, Spanish is a plus.

Quality Inspector Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Thunderbird is a drug and smoke free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.

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