Quality Inspector I

Standex•New Berlin, WI

About The Position

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through brands in electronics, forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. The Quality Inspector I inspects raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet specified standards and customer requirements. The role uses inspection tools and techniques to identify defects, document results, and support continuous quality improvement in manufacturing. The position reports to the Manufacturing Manager and has a schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The inspector assists with inspections, validations, and verifications; documents nonconforming material; performs basic inspections using common measurement equipment and GD&T concepts; and may perform higher-level inspections under supervision. The role also includes maintaining tools and equipment, following process-control instructions, completing production and quality logs, participating in safety, housekeeping, 6S, and lean activities, and helping improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reliable transportation.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and pay close attention to detail.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to follow directions.
Take responsibility for production efficiency and product quality and report discrepant material immediately.
Demonstrate customer focus by understanding and responding to internal and external customer needs.
Maintain a positive attitude and communicate openly and honestly.
Solve problems proactively and contribute to continuous process and product improvement.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
Ability to regularly move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day.
Comfort working in environments with noise, heat, or dust.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect assigned items and assist with validations and verifications to ensure compliance; document nonconforming material.
Inspect simple GD&T hardware using common tools such as micrometers, bore gauges, depth gauges, dial indicators, drop indicators, and height gauges.
Apply basic GD&T concepts, including straightness, flatness, circularity, cylindricity, perpendicularity, and parallelism.
Perform higher-level inspections under supervision when requested.
Trim, sand, or drill parts using shop equipment when needed.
Perform daily or weekly operator maintenance on equipment and tools as needed.
Execute Company Process Control instructions accurately and provide feedback when revisions are needed.
Complete production and quality logs and document work actions as needed.
Explore opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Share information, knowledge, and expertise with team members and train others.
Complete assignments as directed by the Quality or Manufacturing Manager.
Attend meetings and training and participate in audits as directed.
Follow safety procedures and regulations, use required personal protective equipment, and promptly report unsafe conditions, accidents, and injuries.
Participate in 6S and lean activities and complete preventive maintenance according to company instructions.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity between shifts.
Store and maintain tools, equipment, and gauges according to company standards.
Keep the work area clean and organized, including daily cleaning and sweeping, emptying waste as needed, and removing personal items from workstations.