Quality Inspector - Faribault South

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Starting Wage: $33.09 an hour

Shift: 6:00am-6:30pm Friday-Sunday + overtime

Location:

Faribault, Minnesota

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Pension Plan funded by Daikin
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities
• Climate Controlled Facility

• Final, receiving, and related in-process inspection of materials, parts, finished products and/or associated assemblies.
• Accepts or rejects products, assemblies, materials and parts that do not conform to the required drawings and or specifications.
• Determines reasons for defects when applicable.
• Assists in the investigation of quality problems and provides feedback regarding quality issues and/or defects to the department Supervisor, Engineering Technician and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Follows quality process control procedures and method release within the department.
• Performs the required tests on products or assemblies to assure their conformance.
• Completes the required inspection reports and other associated paperwork.
• Follows ISO requirements Usage of a variety of inspection equipment.
• Evaluate data that is obtained or received.
• Make decisions on own regarding acceptable defective products and able to work with a minimum of supervision.

• The ability to lift, push, and/or pull materials, stand for majority of the shift, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining proper PPE.
• The ability to use hand tools for extended periods of time.
• The ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• High School Education/GED OR Minimum 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing/production environment.

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer contributed pension of $2.50 per hour worked into a pension plan managed by the Local 480 Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term disability and optional employee paid voluntary long-term disability
• 80 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company paid holidays
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, prorated based on start date
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

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