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Quality Inspector I

The Hillman Group
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector I position at The Hillman Group?

Job Summary

Inspects a variety of incoming materials, parts and packaged goods to determine if they meet established specifications. Audits bulk material pulled from inventory to produce finished packaged goods as well as performs in-process inspections to identify quality issues. Documents variances and assists with the proper disposition of non-conforming material.

Essential Job Functions *

  • Performs visual and/or dimensional inspections on incoming and in-process product
  • Performs regular visual in-process inspections – inspects finished product to determine if it complies with engineering specifications and customer requirements, communicates quality issues to the manufacturing/production staff.
  • Inspects pending packaging work orders to verify correct product, quantity, packaging and labeling quality
  • Maintains accurate inspection and auditing records and procedure manuals.
  • Accurately documents non-conforming material and creates non-conforming material reports using the NCMR system.
  • Maintains a clean and organized work environment, follows safety policies and procedures, and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
  • Uses calipers, laser micrometers, thread gauges, surface plates, drop indicators, height gauges, gauge blocks, eye loupes, micrometers, steel rulers, hand trucks and pallet jacks to perform work.
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
  • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, good math, and analytical skills

Operational Equipment

  • N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Quality Control: Fast-paced, standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Quality Control: Medium, lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 70 lbs.

The Hillman Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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