Quality Inspector (Urgent/2nd Shift)

Qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply in person at Apogee Controls, located at 2615 Industrial Park Rd, Van Buren AR 72956, Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. Our hiring team will interview applicants as they apply until the role is filled.

Company
Apogee Control specializes in making wire harnesses to our customers’ specifications. We have professional relationships with our business customers and suppliers to help us grow and prosper. Our goal is to provide high-quality wire harnesses at affordable prices while supporting employment in our local community.

Scope

The Quality Inspector ensures all products meet required standards by performing inspections, maintaining accurate quality records, and supporting continuous improvement throughout the production process. This position must also be available for overtime and non‑scheduled work hours to meet customer production and shipping requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to learn Good Manufacturing Practices, and IPC Quality Standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing inspection tools (i.e., Caliper, Micrometer, Digital Multimeter, Hipot tester, Continuity tester).
• Ability to perform activities in support of product development, administration, and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent.
• Must be able to stand on feet for 8-hour workdays and lift 30lb box.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performing Final Inspection to provide Release Authorization to ship.
• Identifying and recording of any product quality problem.
• Providing training or directions for production Associates.
• Initiating and/or making suggestions to improve working processes or products (i.e., quality, productivity, etc.)
• Set-up and/or organize QC workstations and receiving quarantine area.
• Reviewing and auditing of quality records and manufacturing processes.
• Perform In-Coming inspection, In-Process inspection, and Final inspection activities plus associated PC data entry.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and electrical inspections of in-process and finished components, subassemblies, and products.
• Finished goods cosmetic and functional inspection.
• Maintain inspection and test records.
• Assist in investigations of process related quality issues, writing Corrective Action Reports.
• Assist in product design verifications and process qualifications/validations.
• Perform other QA and related activities as assigned.
• Assist DPME in maintenance and co-ordination of the calibration system.
• Perform routine quality audits.
• First article report generation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, sit, and/or walk for up to 8 hours.
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, and climb.
• Able to push, pull, and lift from up to 30lbs and occasionally 50lbs.
• Able to use hands repetitively for up to 8 hours; grasping, turning, and fine manipulation.
• Able to use a variety of hand tools and operate machinery for up to 8 hours.
• Able to read, write, measure, and distinguish color.
• Able to wear all required Personal Protection Equipment such as safety goggles and closed toed shoes while on the production floor.

Goals

• Achieve 100% on company compliance to standards and procedures
• Achieve 100% Quality Level.
• Achieve 100% on time Delivery

Work Hours

• 3 pm to 11:30 pm (2nd Shift), with some overtime and weekends required

Pay Rate

Based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• QA/QC in the manufacturing industry: 1 year (Required)
• inspection tools (i.e. caliper, micrometer etc.): 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Van Buren, AR 72956 (Required)

Work Location: In person