Quality Inspector

Fox Valley Tool & Die is looking for a 1st shift Inspector to join our team.

This position is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure they meet required specifications and meet customer standards. The ideal candidate will have quality control experience, strong math and communication skills, knowledge of measurement instruments, and the ability to read blueprints and technical documentation.

About Us:

Join a stable and challenging company founded in 1966 that values precision, innovation, and teamwork. We offer strong benefits and a supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career.

At Fox Valley Tool & Die, Inc., our greatest strength is our people. While we have an extensive array of state-of-the-art, high-tech, computerized machinery, we know that “the machine is only as good as the person behind the wheel!”

We have high expectations of our team members, who are active participants in the total process. Our Machinists are not just machine operators but individual job leaders responsible for program development and setup design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate quality of materials or products.
• Monitor inspection operations or equipment to ensure conformance to specifications, making necessary process or assembly adjustments.
• Approve or reject incoming materials based upon conformance to specifications
• Approve in-process production and finished products by confirming specifications
• Approve parts for shipment to customers by completing final operation on job traveler.
• Communicate to machinist if features do not conform to specifications on prints.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel for return of unacceptable materials.
• Consult Project Managers with any problems regarding specifications of finished product.
• Ensure documentation is complete and meets customer’s requirements including proper storage of files in computer system.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
• Clean, maintain, calibrate, or repair measuring instruments or test equipment, such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Capable of lifting at least 20 lbs.
• Support the company’s quality policy through compliance with quality management system requirements.
• Willing to work extra hours when needed.

Competencies:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in quality or technical degree in Machine tool preferred.
• Two-years Quality Control experience preferred.
• Thorough and working knowledge of measurement instruments specific to the machine tool industry.
• Experience with inspection technology and programs.
• Zeiss Calypso or CMM Software experience preferred not required.
• Strong math skills.
• Communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Work well as a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonuses.
• $21.00-28.00/ hour, pay is based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company paid- Long Term Disability (LTD).
• Company paid - time off and holiday pay.
• Short-Term Disability (STD).
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with safe harbor company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Join the Fox Valley Tool & Die team today!

https://www.fvtd.com/about/employment

EOE

FVTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $28