Quality Technician-3rd Shift M-Th

Plastic Ingenuity; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

3‑day weekend off

Profit sharing

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Plastic Ingenuity is hiring a 3rd Shift Quality Inspector to ensure products meet quality and safety standards. You will inspect parts, take measurements, identify defects, and collaborate with Production to resolve quality issues. A high school diploma or GED and strong attention to detail are required.

Experience with inspection tools is a plus. This role offers a 4-day work week and a 3-day weekend. The position emphasizes hands-on quality control in a manufacturing setting, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to read specifications and follow inspection requirements
• Ability to recognize and communicate product defects or quality concerns
• Comfortable using computers to enter and review information
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with calipers, gauges, CMMs, vision systems, or other inspection equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Inspect manufactured parts for defects and quality concerns
• Perform quality tests and take product measurements
• Read and follow quality specifications and customer requirements
• Use tools such as calipers, gauges, CMMs, vision systems, and other measuring equipment
• Identify and document products that do not meet specifications
• Investigate defects and help determine cause
• Review inspection results and communicate quality concerns to Production
• Help employees understand quality requirements, sampling procedures, and testing expectations
• Maintain and distribute gauges, fixtures, inspection tools, and quality check sheets
• Ensure measuring and testing equipment is properly calibrated
• Enter inspection and quality information into computer systems
• Support ISO requirements and GMP
• Work with Production and other departments to continuously improve product quality

Job description

Starting Pay: $23.60/hour ($21.60 base + $2.00 shift differential)
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 PM–6:00 AM
Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!
Looking for a quality position with a schedule that gives you more time outside of work?
Plastic Ingenuity is hiring a 3rd Shift Quality Inspector to help ensure the products we manufacture meet our customers' quality and safety standards. This is a hands-on role where you'll inspect products, take measurements, identify defects, and work directly with our production teams to solve quality issues.
If you're detail-oriented, comfortable using measurement tools, and enjoy figuring out why something isn't right, this could be a great fit.

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• 4-day work week – Monday through Thursday


• 3-day weekend every week


• Starting pay of $23.60/hour, including shift differential


• $21.60/hour base wage + $2.00/hour 3rd-shift differential


• Profit sharing


• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Stable manufacturing environment


• Opportunities to learn, develop your quality skills, and grow your career


• Collaborative team environment where Quality works closely with Production

What You'll Do

As a Quality Inspector, you'll be an important part of our manufacturing team. You'll help catch problems early and make sure our products meet customer expectations before they leave our facility.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Inspecting manufactured parts for defects and quality concerns


• Performing quality tests and taking product measurements


• Reading and following quality specifications and customer requirements


• Using tools such as calipers, gauges, CMMs, vision systems, and other measuring equipment


• Identifying and documenting products that do not meet specifications


• Investigating defects and helping determine what may have caused the problem


• Reviewing inspection results and communicating quality concerns to Production


• Helping employees understand quality requirements, sampling procedures, and testing expectations


• Maintaining and distributing gauges, fixtures, inspection tools, and quality check sheets


• Ensuring measuring and testing equipment is properly calibrated


• Entering inspection and quality information into computer systems


• Supporting ISO requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)


• Working with Production and other departments to continuously improve product quality

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or GED


• Strong attention to detail


• Basic math and measurement skills


• Ability to read specifications and follow inspection requirements


• Ability to recognize and communicate product defects or quality concerns


• Comfortable using computers to enter and review information


• Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience with calipers, gauges, CMMs, vision systems, or other inspection equipment is a plus.

You May Be a Great Fit If You

• Notice details other people may miss


• Take pride in getting things right


• Enjoy troubleshooting and solving problems


• Are comfortable speaking up when something doesn't meet requirements


• Work well with production employees, supervisors, and other departments


• Can work independently while still being part of a team


• Are dependable and able to stay focused throughout an overnight shift

Your Schedule

3rd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM
Work four 10-hour shifts and have Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every week.

Join Plastic Ingenuity

At Plastic Ingenuity, quality isn't just the responsibility of one department-it's something our entire team works together to achieve. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the products we manufacture and the customers we serve.
If you're looking for a stable manufacturing career, a 4-day work week, competitive benefits, and an opportunity to build your quality experience, we'd like to hear from you.
Plastic Ingenuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply.
Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour