Quality Inspector - 2nd/3rd Split Shift
About The Position
MacLean-Fogg is hiring a full-time, hourly Quality Inspector for its on-site manufacturing facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The position inspects in-process and finished products, documents results, and helps resolve quality issues so products meet established specifications and standards. The role supports product reliability, manufacturing quality, and continuous improvement. The schedule is a 2nd/3rd split shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM. Pay is $21.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour off-shift premium. Occasional overtime may be required. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment and involves inspecting products, using measuring instruments, and interacting with production processes. The role requires standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, repetitive motions, and manual dexterity to handle small parts and operate inspection instruments. Employees must follow applicable workplace safety, environmental, and quality procedures. The stated physical requirements apply to essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. After a conditional offer, the position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.
Requirements
- Ability to interpret and follow detailed work instructions, product specifications, and quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects, deviations, and nonconformances.
- Basic knowledge of quality control tools and measuring instruments, including micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
- Basic math skills for working with dimensions, tolerances, and statistical data.
- Basic computer skills for entering inspection data, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
- Basic verbal and written communication skills for documenting inspection results and reporting quality concerns.
- Ability to collaborate with inspectors, production employees, and supervisors to identify problems and support effective solutions.
Responsibilities
- Inspect in-process and finished products against work instructions, specifications, and quality standards, including performing first-piece inspections.
- Conduct visual, mechanical, and functional inspections using appropriate measuring tools and gauging instruments.
- Record inspection results and statistical data, enter information into quality management systems, and prepare reports identifying defects, deviations, and performance trends.
- Analyze inspection data to help identify root causes of defects and nonconformances, support corrective actions, and escalate documented quality concerns when needed.
- Collaborate with other inspectors, production employees, and supervisors to resolve quality issues and improve product reliability.
- Help develop and update inspection procedures, protocols, and checklists to reflect current requirements and quality best practices.
- Perform internal audits and maintain accurate quality documentation to verify adherence to processes, procedures, regulations, and company standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality, efficiency, and product reliability.
- Follow safety, environmental, and quality policies and maintain a clean, organized workspace using 5S principles.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and potential profit sharing
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
- Virtual healthcare resources
- Tuition reimbursement and development opportunities
- Additional wellness, financial, and employee programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
