Receiving Inspector

Panelmatic • Brookfield Center, OH

5d

About The Position

Panelmatic, Inc. designs and builds custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels for manufacturing industries. Founded in 1957, the company serves clients in industries including chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities, delivering equipment worldwide.

The Receiving Quality Control Inspector verifies that incoming raw materials, engineered components, and sub-assemblies meet engineering drawings and purchase order requirements. The role inspects electrical and structural materials, conducts sampling power-on tests, reviews supplier documentation, records results in reports and the ERP system, and manages non-conforming items. The inspector also works with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Production, and Engineering on supplier root-cause investigations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience with structural and/or electrical inspection in electromechanical industries.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Basic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, meters, and calipers, as well as computers.
• In-depth understanding of company standards.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Documentation and reporting skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset and ability to accept challenges.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks.
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four or more hours at a time.
• Alignment with company core values.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree or electrical trade certification.
• Two or more years of experience with structural and electrical inspection.
• Experience in an ISO environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming electrical components—including relays, circuit breakers, CTs/PTs, terminal blocks, digital meters, and busbars—against Bills of Materials, purchase orders, and supplier data sheets.
• Inspect incoming structural materials, including structural steel, insulation, wall panels, HVAC framing, and doors, against engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase orders.
• Conduct sampling power-on testing for electrical components.
• Record inspection results in reports and update the ERP system.
• Review supplier documentation, such as material test reports and certificates of conformity, and file it in the appropriate network location.
• Isolate, tag, and segment defective or non-conforming materials in a designated quarantine area to prevent accidental release into production.
• Generate detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including photographic evidence and clear technical descriptions of defects.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Production, and Engineering to initiate root-cause investigations with suppliers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, term life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Panelmatic pays 100% of the medical premium for employee-only coverage and 80% of the premium for other coverage levels; employees pay the remaining 20% for those other levels.
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%.
• Scholarships and educational reimbursement.
• Paid volunteerism and paid personal and professional development.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages.
• Family-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

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