Quality Inspector

Essential Cabinetry Group•Simpsonville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Cabinetry Group is seeking a Quality Inspector for a full-time, first-shift position based in Simpsonville. The role ensures the quality of products leaving the Finish Department by examining materials and following established standards and methods for inspection, rework, and remake. The inspector contributes to a workplace culture guided by the company’s C.A.R.E. values: Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The position involves inspecting finished products, documenting results, handling non-conforming materials, performing or coordinating rework, and communicating visual and dimensional quality standards to production staff. The Quality Inspector works under the immediate supervision of the Department Supervisor and communicates across all levels of the organization. The work takes place in non-air-conditioned environments that may include hazardous materials such as paints, stains, and solvents, as well as machinery, conveyors, spray booths, and drying racks. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes are required on the production floor. The role requires lifting or moving more than 50 pounds and standing, walking, stooping, and performing motions for extended periods.

Requirements

Proficiency in geometric tolerances.
Understanding of quality standards and practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in computer technology.
PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to distinguish colors.
Excellent decision-making abilities.
Dexterity and ability to stand, bend, reach, and carry products to and from the factory floor.
Ability to lift or move more than 50 pounds at a time.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and perform motions for extended periods.
Adherence to safety rules and required personal protective equipment use, including eye and hearing protection on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Support the organization’s C.A.R.E. values.
Commit to producing quality products for customers.
Inspect products for defects and deviations from specifications, and monitor production and product flow.
Maintain and document inspection results and records.
Segregate non-conforming materials.
Perform touch-ups on products that can be reworked on the spot.
Return products requiring work beyond light touch-ups and confirm repairs pass inspection.
Report products that are beyond repair and need to be remade.
Follow up on remade products to ensure they flow through the process and are inspected.
Communicate visual and dimensional quality standards and defects to line operators.
Follow established company and department rules and regulations and maintain quality standards.
Follow legal regulations and safety requirements to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
Analyze customer drawings, prints, and specifications for finished products.
Perform other duties as required or directed.