Job Title: Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift, 2:30pm-11pm + $1/hr shift differential. Job DescriptionThe Quality Inspector ensures that production assemblies meet all established quality standards by auditing assembly lines, reviewing documentation, and authorizing product release. This role focuses on reinforcing Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices, evaluating nonconforming materials, and supporting continuous improvement within a clean and organized manufacturing environment.Responsibilities
- Conduct assembly line audits to verify proper equipment set-ups, availability of calibrated tools, and adherence to approved work instructions.
- Reinforce Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) with production personnel to ensure consistent compliance.
- Review each production record (Device History Record, DHR) for completeness, accuracy, and legibility, ensuring records are retained or archived according to Quality System requirements.
- Execute product release activities, including performing independent final inspections, completing sign-offs, and processing system transactions to authorize shipment of conforming assemblies.
- Evaluate nonconforming material, coordinate disposition activities, and document investigations and dispositions in accordance with Quality System requirements.
- Participate in assembly line validations by collecting objective evidence and documenting results for formal approval.
- Maintain operator training records and verify that personnel are qualified before performing assembly tasks.
- Issue quality alerts to production personnel in response to complaints and nonconformances to prevent recurrence.
- Document process deviations and in-process changes and obtain applicable approvals as required by the Quality System.
- Identify work instruction and process gaps and provide information to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support evaluation and documentation of rework for assemblies, including product returns, in alignment with Quality System requirements.
- Perform inspections involving sheet metal components and first article inspections using appropriate measurement tools.
- Use calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement devices to verify product dimensions and conformance.
- Apply intermediate-level Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts during inspection and documentation activities.
- Collaborate with Material Review Board (MRB) and support Nonconformance management processes.
- Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and electronic ERP or inspection management systems to manage records, track inspections, and support reporting.
Essential Skills
- 12 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in device assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Hands-on experience using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Knowledge of Material Review Board (MRB) processes and Nonconformance management.
- Intermediate-level understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices and production record review.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience conducting first article inspections and working with sheet metal components.
- Ability to follow and enforce ISO and Quality System requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to assess product conformity through inspection and documentation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Broad understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and production processes is preferred.
- Proficiency with electronic ERP systems and inspection management systems is preferred.
- Experience with CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) activities is beneficial.
- Comfort working in an electro-mechanical environment with evolving technologies.
- Strong communication skills to issue quality alerts and collaborate with production personnel.
- Organizational skills to maintain accurate training records and quality documentation.
- Interest in continuous improvement and identifying process and work instruction gaps.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a very clean, organized manufacturing facility with a cubicle located on the production floor, providing close proximity to the workstations and assembly lines. The position is on a second shift schedule from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a shift differential added to the hourly pay. The environment offers strong opportunities for growth, including exposure to increasingly electro-mechanical assemblies and the chance to learn new skills. The facility promotes a professional, collaborative atmosphere focused on quality, continuous improvement, and employee development. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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