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Quality Inspector

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Elkhorn, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

Inspects first piece, in-process, and finished products for conformance to specifications, dimensional accuracy, quality standards and customer requirements.

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works from and interprets blueprints, routings, control plans, product specifications and quality requirements to determine dimensions and tolerance specifications.
  • Follows established procedures to verify specified dimensions of product using a variety of standard inspection tools, such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, thread gauges, and dial bore gauges.
  • Performs gauge calibration of basic measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gages and indicators.
  • Completes gauge setup lists to be used on the production floor.
  • Performs standard operations on coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
  • Assists in performing receiving inspection operations, checking conformance to specifications and PO requirements.
  • Analyzes and rejects defective parts. Identifies the type of defect on the part or container of parts, places the appropriate tag on the part and works with production to administer proper containment.
  • Accurate completion of all required documentation.
  • Some familiarity with PPAP layouts and documentation a plus.
  • Be familiar with the workflow through a manufacturing plant.
  • Knowledge of the typical quality problems found with each manufacturing operation.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Competencies

  • Blueprint reading
  • Use and care of the standard hand measuring tools.
  • The ability to operate manual and automated CMM’s with the potential to write simple and advanced programs.
  • Have a basic understanding of gauge R&R studies and statistical process control charting.
  • Have a basic understanding of Geometric Tolerancing.
  • Know how to convert from metric measure to English measure.
  • Be familiar with ISO-9001 documentation requirements.

Physical And Mental Demands

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

  • High school Diploma, Proficient at high school mathematics, through Trigonometry.
  • Any training or experience in machine operation, metrology, or mechanical drawing would be a plus.

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