Quality Inspector — Precision Testing & Process Improvement

API Heat Transfer; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility Day 1

PTO - vacation entitlement

11 Paid Holidays

401k Plan with company match

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Quality Inspector to help ensure products and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, recording data, reporting defects, and assisting with investigations. The role requires basic inspection tools knowledge, attention to detail, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in a technical or quality field is a plus.
• 1-2 years of quality, manufacturing, or inspection experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable using basic inspection tools (calipers, gauges) or willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test materials, components, and finished products for compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Record inspection data, test results, and audit documentation accurately and on time.
• Report defects, quality concerns, and trends to the QA Manager.
• Assist with investigations of quality issues and support corrective action follow-up.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to flag and resolve quality concerns.
• Follow established quality procedures and help identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in daily and weekly QA meetings.
• Support a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately, safely, and on time.
• Monitor lab and inspection supplies and report needs to the QA Manager.
• Learn to use inspection tools, gauges, and quality software as part of on-the-job training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (technical/quality)

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Inspection software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Quality Inspector to help ensure products and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, recording data, reporting defects, and assisting with investigations. The role requires basic inspection tools knowledge, attention to detail, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.