Quality Control Inspector

Sunnen Products Company is seeking a detail‑oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will inspect parts, assemblies, gages, and machines to ensure they meet specifications; troubleshoot quality issues; and provide technical support to engineering, production, purchasing, and process control teams. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and enjoys solving problems with precision and accuracy.

• Inspect process parts and compare them to engineering prints using a variety of gages and machines.
• Review machine setups and notify production of out‑of‑tolerance conditions.
• Assist shop personnel with inspection methods and print interpretation.
• Prepare written program updates and enter required commands.
• Record actual values for new or revised parts for engineering documentation.
• Inspect purchased parts and components to ensure they meet print and purchase requirements.
• Label and reject defective incoming parts as needed.
• Retrieve and review prints, routings, bills of materials, and related documentation.
• Prepare written updates for QCI standards for machines and gages.
• Compare machine output gages to QCI standards.
• Complete stock audits. Create IHTRs, receive rejects, and communicate findings.

• Regular standing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, and handling parts.
• Light physical effort overall; may lift 25-50 lbs occasionally and over 50 lbs rarely
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• Strong close‑vision ability for reading gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments.

• Generally good working conditions. Occasional exposure to elements, but not to an uncomfortable degree.

• Advanced shop mathematics required.
• Equivalent to a formal apprenticeship.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar inspection or machining role.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in standardized situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Experience with computers and common software applications, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)

• Competitive Insurance Coverage, eligible on the first of the month after hire date:
  • Medical (High Deductible Plan with Employer HSA Contribution)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life and AD&D
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) Eligibility
• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Vacation Policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Plant Closure Between Christmas and New Year's Day

We require a background and SSN check, drug test, and physical for pre‑employment.