Job Summary: A Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products meet established standards of quality, safety, and compliance before they move forward in the production process or ship to customers. This role performs detailed inspections using measurement tools, reviews drawings and specifications, and documents results with accuracy and consistency. Quality Inspectors identify defects, communicate nonconformances, and work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform in-process, first-article, and final inspections using measurement tools and inspection equipment
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements to verify product conformity
Document inspection results accurately and maintain detailed quality records
Identify nonconformances and communicate issues to production, engineering, and quality teams
Verify revision levels on drawings, BOMs, and documentation before inspection
Support root-cause analysis and corrective action activities
Monitor product quality throughout production to ensure compliance with standards
Use ERP systems to record inspection data, update job status, and attach documentation
Maintain a clean, organized inspection area and follow all quality procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defect
Required Skills and Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in electrical equipment or switchgear/switchboard production.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and documentation practices.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Additional Skills and Experience:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor) and quality management software is a plus.
Benefits
PTO/ESST
Paid holidays
$100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
Paid Weekly
Vision and Dental Insurance
401K / Life Insurance / STD
Salary Description
$25 - $28.50
Numbers & Facts
Location
Dayton, MN
Salary
$25–$28.50 Per Hour
Skills
Auditingunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Programsunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Monitoringunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
SAPunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Switchgearunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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