Receiving Inspector- Elgin, IL

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- Elgin, IL role at Plexus Corp.

Earn a salary between $41,500.00 and $62,300.00.

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.

Visit  to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include:
Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

Receiving Inspector role is responsible to verify the quality of inbound material in accordance with documented quality standards, Plexus and customer requirements during the Incoming Inspection process, as well as outbound material transferred inter-site or to customers, to identify potentially non‑conforming parts, ensure the quality of incoming and outgoing material and prevent defective product flowing down the successive operations and prevent loss to the company.

• Execute repetitive and routine inspections, visual checks and functional tests applying sampling procedures of inbound material according to the defined Inspection Plan, and utilizing various inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and inspection jigs to check dimensions on parts or raw material to ensure compliance to drawings/blueprints/specifications, recording accurately inspection data and applicable documentation.
• Work closely with Supplier Quality Technicians and Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure that all inspection activities are performed in compliance with parts specifications and their critical characteristics.
• Assure the correct identification and segregation of non‑conformance/discrepant material and support purges and internal screening activities.
• Communicate with Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers on Quality and/or documentary Issues and keep supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed.
• Be up-to-date on all certifications and training requirements for role.

• A minimum of a High School diploma is required.
• Less than One (1) year of related experience is required;
  One (1) or more years of related experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to work overtime, nights, various shifts and weekends as required.
• General Materials Equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, barcode scanners, personal computers, etc.
• Able to alternate or be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to lift, reach, push, pull up to 45 pounds as required.
• Able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required for assigned area.
• Equipment worked with may include, but are not limited to: height gauge, caliper, miscellaneous gauges, micrometer, and other equipment as needed.
• Stay current on processes, procedures, standards, policies and training for assigned job and operational area.

• Role will work in an electro‑mechanical manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require physical stamina with strong manual dexterity and fine…