Quality Assurance Inspector - 2nd Shift

Pelican • South Deerfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pelican Products, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector for their 2nd shift. This role involves planning and performing various inspections to ensure products meet stringent quality standards for consumer, commercial, military, and aerospace applications. The inspector will identify and report nonconformities, support audits, manage equipment calibration, and maintain quality records. Pelican Products is a company with a global presence, known for engineering high-performance protective solutions and fostering a culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and impact.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills including binary operations (+-/) and decimal/fraction conversions.
• Ability to read and record measurements with precision and accuracy; identify and utilize detailed part names, numbers, and critical characteristics.
• Ability to learn/use a variety of measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, inside/outside micrometers, verniers, pin gauges, height gauges, radius gauges, protractors, and dial indicators, optical comparators and coordinate measuring machines.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions with manual or electronic reporting of results.
• Ability to learn, comply, communicate and report compliance or deviation to processes and product quality standards.
• Ability to complete work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in various production areas including, but not limited to, receiving, warehouse, quality control, assembly/fabrication, rotational molding and injection molding.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and cooperatively both verbally and in writing with vendors, contractors and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years’ experience in quality or a related field or product line, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn and apply standard testing procedures and methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings at a basic level, determine standards, and relate drawings of parts to the actual parts.
• Functional computer skills including accuracy of data entry and ability to use Microsoft Office suite and SAP.
• Able to operate industrial trucks, including forklifts and man lifts; must be able to maintain certification and be able to work at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections using metrology equipment to ensure compliance with consumer, commercial, military, and aerospace standards.
• Identifies and reports product and process nonconformities.
• Supports audits and sampling.
• Manages calibration of inspection equipment.
• Ensures adherence to internal and customer quality standards through manual and electronic reporting systems.
• Conduct inspections to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and established inspection procedures.
• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections on finished products, subassemblies, and components of varying sizes and materials.
• Identify quality or production issues, determine root cause, recommend corrective actions, and communicate inspection failures or tolerance issues to stakeholders.
• Decide disposition of nonconforming materials, including use, rework, or scrap.
• Calibrate and maintain measuring, monitoring, and test equipment.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and quality records; complete internal quality audits per ISO procedures.
• Support company quality and safety objectives by following policies, procedures, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off plans
• Holiday pay
• Extra vacation purchase opportunities
• 401k plan – with immediate match
• Health Savings Account Contribution
• Wellness Discount Program
• Global Mental Wellness Program
• Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
• Peer to Peer Recognition Program
• Service Recognition Program
• Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
• Employee referral program
• Onsite Gym
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED