Quality Inspector

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$24.00/yr - $27.00/yr

Founded in 1959 by Ed Miller near Chicago, Prince Industries has grown from a one-man shop into a global manufacturing partner. With seven facilities across the U.S. and China, we serve industries from hydraulics to aerospace, handling everything from just-in-time components to high-volume assemblies.

At Prince, we don't just make parts—we solve complex supply chain challenges. We are a strategic partner, focused on helping clients improve products, reduce costs, and simplify operations. Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100 standards, we combine quality, innovation, and growth-minded thinking to deliver real value.

Conducts basic visual and measurement inspection of materials and products for conformance to blueprint specifications. Applies and maintains the company and customer quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following job duties.

Shift

Hours:

6:30am to 3:00pm Mon-Fri

• Primary responsibility will be to measure parts with basic measuring instruments for receiving inspection, 100% inspection, and final inspection. Identifies defects or discrepancies and reports them to the Inspection Supervisor as needed.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Work with precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing measurement and facilities.
• Follows procedures for nonconformance procedure on both paper and ERP systems. Computes unspecified dimensions and other data like variances as needed.
• Required to verify accuracy of basic gauges (i.e. calipers and micrometers, various go and no-go gauges) and reports discrepancies to Inspection Supervisor.
• Checks accuracy of parts according to blueprint specifications. Checks parts for measurement of dimensions and tolerances (i.e. GD&T).
• Compares product with parts list of sample model to ensure completion of assembly.
• Daily use of an ERP system (i.e. Epicor) to perform data entry or inquiry as needed in accordance with established company guidelines.
• Rejects defective parts and marks type of defect on proper documentation of paperwork or tag.
• Reads blueprint and Job Traveler for such information as dimensions, tolerances, work center outside services and finished operations and number of work pieces to be machined.
• Understands and follows Prince quality certifications (i.e. ISO) as relates to position.
• Completes all necessary job-related paperwork in a concise and timely manner (such as tags inspection reports).
• Transport the finished materials, manually or using pallet jack, to area indicated in Job Traveler.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Works effectively with all department personnel and co-workers in a harmonious and cooperative manner to meet the needs and goals established by the company.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Previous experience, apprenticeship, or formal training desired.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in inspection field.
• Demonstrated experience using GD&T principles to measure appropriate gauges for work pieces.
• Certification in related field strongly desired.

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, inspection materials and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with supervisor and all levels within the company as it relates to the job duties.
• Ability to comprehend and follow simple oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform advanced math skills related to manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints. (i.e. assembly blueprint, production blueprint, etc.)
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within…