Inspector

Empire Coating • Albion, NY

10h

About The Position

Empire Coating Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector for a hands-on production role inspecting repeat customer parts at a designated inspection table. The Inspector visually checks painted parts for defects, removes masking materials, and performs minor paint touch-ups when needed. The role requires consistency, precision, and the ability to follow customer-specific work instructions and inspection requirements while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Friday, 6:30 AM–12:30 PM. Starting pay is $17.00+ per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Empire Coating Inc., established in 1989, provides coating and finishing services to customers in aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, military, and other industries. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for visual defects.
• Takes pride in producing clean, quality work.
• Good hand-eye coordination and enjoyment of precise, hands-on tasks.
• Patience and ability to maintain accuracy during repetitive work.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and customer-specific requirements.
• Dependable and comfortable working independently.
• Ability to work at a steady pace while maintaining quality.
• Comfort performing detailed work with small parts and masking materials.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn paint touch-up techniques.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect painted parts for defects, imperfections, and areas requiring attention.
• Remove masking materials such as tape, plugs, and liquid mask after processing.
• Identify common paint defects and other imperfections.
• Perform minor paint touch-ups as needed and ensure the touch-up blends with the surrounding finish.
• Follow customer-specific work instructions and inspection requirements.
• Maintain consistent quality while processing repeat production parts.
• Recheck parts after touch-up to ensure the finished product meets requirements.
• Keep the inspection area clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate questions or concerns to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Follow company safety and quality procedures.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary insurance benefits, including disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed