Quality Inspector & Process Improver

nVent; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company-m​

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect outputs, read blueprints, document results, and support continuous improvement on the production floor in Centralia, WA.

You will use gauges, record data, train the team, and help determine root causes of defects while ensuring adherence to standards. The role requires 1-3 years of manufacturing quality experience and a high school diploma; basic MS Outlook, Word, Excel are used daily.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' quality experience in manufacturing.
• High school diploma; additional qualifications are a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail to identify defects and inconsistencies.
• Technical knowledge of production processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Analytical skills to interpret data from testing processes.
• Mathematical skills for precise measurements and calculations.
• Problem-solving skills to identify root causes and solutions.
• Communication skills to relay information about quality issues to teams.
• Position requires standing for long shifts and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Inspect output samples using standard methods.
• Ensure assembly lines meet standards and procedures.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals to determine specs.
• Record inspection results and input data into quality database.
• Train production team on quality control measures.
• Propose improvements to the production process.
• Use calipers/micrometers and assist calibration processes.
• Collect and compile statistical quality data.
• Assist in developing test methods and inspection plans.
• Identify root causes of defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Discard or reject non-conforming products/materials.
• Discuss inspection results with responsible teams and management.
• Maintain Document Control.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Measurement accuracy

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Quality database

Job description

nVent is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect outputs, read blueprints, document results, and support continuous improvement on the production floor in Centralia, WA.

You will use gauges, record data, train the team, and help determine root causes of defects while ensuring adherence to standards. The role requires 1-3 years of manufacturing quality experience and a high school diploma; basic MS Outlook, Word, Excel are used daily.