Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

nVent • Anoka, MN

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About The Position

The Quality Inspector performs comprehensive product inspections using criteria defined in work instructions, checklists, and drawings. The role prioritizes tasks as established by Operations Supervisors to maintain efficiency and achieve departmental deliverable goals. It identifies products that do not meet predefined requirements and initiates Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). Before completing an inspection, the inspector ensures there are no active NCRs. The role uses precision and non-precision gauges, meters, tools, and devices to determine whether products meet acceptance criteria. The position requires attention to detail, accurate application of quality procedures, and the ability to use a variety of test and measurement equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, paint mil gauges, hardness testers, CMMs, measuring tables, optical comparators, and functional testers.
• Ability to organize and plan workload effectively and work in a self-directed manner.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface with people across multiple functional areas.
• Ability to interpret and apply Quality System / ISO procedures and documentation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to quickly learn and operate a wide variety of test and measurement equipment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to apply appropriate math and geometry.
• Skill using personal computers, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in the quality process and experience with Quality Management Systems.
• One year of experience using precision metal fabrication measurement tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections based on work instructions, checklists, and drawings.
• Prioritize inspection tasks as established by Operations Supervisors to maintain efficiency and meet departmental deliverable goals.
• Identify products that do not meet predefined requirements.
• Initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when non-conforming products are discovered.
• Ensure there are no active NCRs before completing a product inspection.
• Use precision and non-precision gauges, meters, tools, and devices to determine conformance with acceptance criteria.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off, including volunteer time
• Well-being program
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Potential annual incentives

What This Job Offers

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