Quality Inspector - Plastic

Quality Inspector Position Overview

The Quality Inspector inspects products for dimensional characteristics and compliance with specifications. This role involves meticulous attention to detail, adherence to quality control procedures, and effective communication with relevant stakeholders to address and resolve quality issues.

• Ensuring Thunderbird product quality.
• Complete all lab work and paperwork.
• Participate in Internal ISO 9001 Audits.
• Verify products are packaged according to specifications.
• Read and interpret specifications on part prints.
• Perform incoming inspection on component parts and raw materials.
• Perform startup, in process, and final inspections on injection‑molded parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, smartscope, CMM, and comparator.
• Initiate non‑conformance reports as required.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

• Proven experience as a quality inspector or similar role.
• Ability to distinguish between part numbers and sizes.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Ability to effectively describe product quality information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to use inspection, test and measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to read and write in English;
  Spanish is a plus.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently required lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently required standing, bending, squatting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read applicable instructions.

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team’s enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers.

We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Thunderbird is a drug‑free and smoke‑free work environment and promotes safe work conditions.

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Short Term Disability.
• Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 9 Paid Holidays.