QA Inspector I (12 Hour Rotating Shift)

Title: QA Inspector I Department: Quality Report to: Supervisor, Quality

Location: Holland, MI Work Arrangement: On-site Employment Type: Temp-To-Hire Thru Aerotek Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts | Blue/Gold | Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits: During the temporary assignment, contact Aerotek for details about benefits and eligibility. If hired directly by LG Energy Solution, eligible employees may receive 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits, subject to applicable plan terms. LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next generation of advanced battery technology.www.lgenergymi.com

Position Summary:

The Quality Inspector I performs routine inspections and tests on materials, in-process products, and finished products in a lithium-ion battery manufacturing environment. This role uses inspection equipment and computerized systems to compare results against specifications, document findings, and flag defects or out-of-specification results. Working with Quality and Production team members, the inspector identifies and separates suspect material, supports basic inspection equipment troubleshooting, and prepares samples or products that meet specifications for shipment as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform visual, dimensional, and other assigned quality checks using approved sampling plans, specifications, and work instructions.
• Use assigned gauges, measuring devices, and inspection equipment. Check equipment readiness before use and report damaged tools or abnormal readings.
• Record measurements, pass or fail results, defect details, and lot or batch information in the designated quality system or inspection log.
• Identify, label, and segregate suspect or nonconforming material according to procedure. Notify the Quality Supervisor or designated team member and document the issue for follow-up.
• Collect and label samples for evaluation. Support approved handling, disassembly, or disposal of suspect product or scrap when assigned and trained.
• Perform routine setup, cleaning, and basic troubleshooting of inspection equipment as trained. Document unresolved problems and submit work requests as directed.
• Collect and package products or samples that meet applicable requirements for shipment as assigned.
• Follow site safety procedures, wear required PPE, and clean assigned equipment and work areas during downtime according to site cleaning procedures.
• Participate in required training and maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
• Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
• Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of related experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow written inspection instructions, compare results with acceptance criteria, and record findings accurately.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational certificate or associate degree in quality, manufacturing, engineering technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with visual inspection, measuring devices, or electronic quality records.

Skills & Competencies:

• Recognize defects and abnormal readings and escalate issues promptly.
• Enter and verify inspection data using computerized systems.
• Organize inspection tasks by priority and communicate open issues during handoff.
• Learn new inspection methods and apply feedback to improve consistency.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed on-site in an industrial battery manufacturing environment.
• Wear assigned personal protective equipment for up to 12 hours, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, latex or nitrile gloves, and a respirator as required by the work area or task.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, stoop, twist, bend, reach overhead, and sit or stand as needed during shifts of up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to work the assigned schedule, which may include weekends or overtime based on production needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. LG Energy Solution provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law. Job Description Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.