Paint Quality Inspector I
About The Position
The RSI Group (SmartCap) is the leading manufacturer, supplier, and seller of pickup truck caps and associated accessories in more than 30 countries globally. RSI's flagship, patented product is the SmartCap®, the world's first flat-packable truck cap system, manufactured from durable stainless steel and designed to meet the needs of customers around the world. We are seeking a Paint Quality Inspector to join our production team. This position is responsible for inspecting painted and powder-coated products to ensure they meet company quality standards, customer specifications, and production requirements. The Paint Quality Inspector plays a critical role in identifying defects, verifying coating quality, and supporting continuous improvement throughout the paint process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Manufacturing quality inspection experience preferred.
- Paint or powder coating inspection experience preferred.
- Ability to identify coating defects.
- Experience with thickness gauges, calipers, and inspection tools.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to read work instructions and specifications.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and on a team.
- Overtime/weekend availability as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing or metal fabrication experience.
- Knowledge of powder coating and industrial paint processes.
- Experience with quality documentation.
- Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Fast-paced manufacturing experience.
- Commitment to workplace safety.
Responsibilities
- Inspect painted and powder-coated components for appearance, coverage, adhesion, and overall finish quality.
- Verify coating thickness using approved measuring equipment.
- Identify coating defects including runs, sags, orange peel, fisheyes, pinholes, scratches, contamination, and incomplete coverage.
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections.
- Approve or reject parts based on quality standards.
- Document inspection results.
- Communicate quality concerns.
- Assist with corrective actions.
- Verify masking, labeling, and part identification.
- Maintain inspection equipment.
- Support continuous improvement.
- Follow safety and quality procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- benefits
- training and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
