Quality Inspector 1

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Milwaukee Electronics, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge manufacturing solutions to deliver superior results. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we empower businesses to grow and succeed in a rapidly changing market.

SUMMARY

The Quality Inspector I is responsible for visually inspecting electronic printed circuit boards (PCBs) and box-build electronic and electrical assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.

SHIFT DAYS/HOURS

Monday – Friday | 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct visual inspections of electronic components, subassemblies, and assemblies per IPC-A-610 standards using Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), magnification lamps, microscopes, and other inspection tools.
• Follow established quality policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Verify products against customer specifications and documentation under supervision.
• Perform Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Through-Hole inspections, as well as rework inspections, to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Record inspection results accurately in Factory Logix or daily inspection sheets.
• Communicate defects to production teams for prompt corrective action.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.
• Attend daily team meetings and collaborate on quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Adapt to changing business needs and assist in problem-solving efforts.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Competencies

• Dependable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Punctual, reliable, and adaptable to changing work environments.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across teams.
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities based on business needs.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the electronics or manufacturing industry preferred.

Communication, Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English to interpret internal documentation and communicate effectively across teams.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Capable of interpreting performance data, such as graphs and visual reports.
• Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate product quality and ensure compliance with written standards.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in basic data entry transactions.
• Must complete the Milwaukee Electronics Component Identification course within one year of employment.
• Must achieve a passing score on the IPC-A-610 certification course (current revision) within one year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires regular verbal communication and active listening. Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use their hands, and reach with arms. Occasional physical activities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

The role requires the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds. Vision requirements include close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals. Noise levels in the work environment may vary from moderate to loud.

Attendance and on-site presence are essential functions of this position.

These physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster:
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.