Quality Inspector/Warehouse Specialist

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet in Green Bay, Wisconsin, seeks a detail-oriented Quality Inspector/Warehouse Specialist with a strong machining background to join our Supply Chain Team. You will inspect machined components, read engineering drawings with GD&T, and use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify conformance before parts enter inventory, production, or customer shipments.

The role also supports warehouse activities and data entry to maintain stock records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or machining apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years in machining, manufacturing, warehouse or quality inspection.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and GD&T.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and material specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments and quality documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of machined components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and material certifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision tools.
• Verify features including diameters, lengths, threads, taper, angles, finishes, and tolerances.
• Perform first article inspections and document results.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming material and quality issues.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to resolve concerns.
• Review material certifications and inspection reports; support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure traceability; support warehouse activities and data entry.

Skills

Machining processes

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Precision measuring instruments

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Machining apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Thread gauges

Job description

Are you ready for a job change?

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector/Warehouse Specialist with a strong machining background to join our Supply Chain Team

The ideal candidate will have experience inspecting machined components, reading engineering drawings, and utilizing precision measuring equipment to verify compliance with specifications. This role is critical in ensuring that purchased and manufactured parts meet quality standards before being released to inventory, production, or customers. Additionally, this role provides support to other areas of our Supply Chain team, including the onsite Warehouse facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of machined components and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and material certifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
• Verify critical features including diameters, lengths, threads, taper, angles, surface finishes, and geometric tolerances.
• Perform first article inspections and document inspection results.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming material and quality issues.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
• Review material certifications, inspection reports, and supporting quality documentation.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure traceability of inspected products.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and inspection processes.
• Receive incoming goods, check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices.
• Pick order, pack, receive, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.
• Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock and inventory records; retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on stock transfer, inventory levels or delivery schedules.)
• Ensure proper routing of materials is maintained while transporting the materials between departments
• Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization’s established procedures, which may include updating stock cards and inventory records and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or machining apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a machining, manufacturing, warehouse or quality inspection environment.
• Strong understanding of machining processes including turning, milling, grinding, welding, and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of material specifications and inspection techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. This position is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Please be authorized to work in the US and available to interview onsite at the location.

Where everything works together

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process.

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.