Quality Inspector: Precision Inspections & Compliance

Central States, Inc.; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance $100 deductible

Weekly pay

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

Central States, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet established quality, safety, and compliance standards before advancing in production or shipping.

The role involves in-process and final inspections, reviewing drawings and GD&T, and documenting results with accuracy. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues, support root-cause analysis, and maintain detailed records in ERP systems while maintaining a clean inspection area

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing, preferably electrical equipment or switchgear production.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first-article, and final inspections using measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to verify product conformity.
• Document inspection results accurately and maintain detailed quality records.
• Identify nonconformances and communicate issues to production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Verify revision levels on drawings, BOMs, and documentation before inspection.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Monitor product quality throughout production to ensure compliance with standards.
• Use ERP systems to record inspection data, update job status, and attach documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized inspection area and follow all quality procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defect

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Central States, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet established quality, safety, and compliance standards before advancing in production or shipping.

The role involves in-process and final inspections, reviewing drawings and GD&T, and documenting results with accuracy. You will collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues, support root-cause analysis, and maintain detailed records in ERP systems while maintaining a clean inspection area