Entry-Level Quality Inspector Job at MGS Mfg. Group in Town of Richfield
MGS Mfg. Group, Town of Richfield, WI, United States
Quality Inspector – MGS Richfield
Current openings are for both day and night shifts. Work hours are 7:00‑19:00 under a 2‑2‑3 rotation: 3 days one week (36 hours) and 4 days the next week (48 hours). Training on the 8‑hour day shift is required.
Responsibilities
- Learn and master all necessary areas of the quality system.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Knowledgeable in inspection criteria (Visual Inspection Criteria (VIC), Quality Alerts, Inspection Reports (IR)).
- Read and understand customer drawings and specifications.
- Collect and perform thorough inspections of molded and assembled components to ensure they meet specified quality standards, regulations, and safety requirements, including:
- Visual Inspections
- Measurements
- Functional Test Methods
- Identify and document defects, discrepancies, or non-conformances in products or processes.
- Determine whether defects are within acceptable tolerances or require corrective actions.
- Record inspection results, measurements, and other relevant data accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, defects, and corrective actions taken.
- Operate various testing and measurement equipment such as coordinate measuring machines, vision systems, moisture, and force testing equipment to assess product dimensions and characteristics.
- Communicate with production supervision to align with the daily production schedule.
- Collaborate with production team, engineers, and other stakeholders to communicate quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure the products meet quality expectations.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineers for Root Cause Analysis investigations for defects or quality issues, aiming to identify underlying problems and contributing factors to aid in future prevention.
- Audit in‑process records to assure process is within defined limits.
- Initiate non‑conformance alerts and notify Quality Technician and/or Management.
- Confirm failed inspection results using co‑workers, additional production samples, and/or documented resources.
- Communicate non‑conformance to production line lead and/or supervision.
- Facilitate containment activity with Operations personnel.
- Assist Operations with the documentation and handling of nonconforming products.
- Assist with training of new inspectors on quality control procedures, standards, and best practices.
- Communicate shift notes with previous and following Quality Inspectors and/or Quality Technicians to ensure correct interpretation of information.
- Support new product introduction activities as needed.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping within the lab and applicable part retain areas.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience with basic quality instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gage pins, and go/no‑go gages.
- Must be able to read basic prints.
- Working knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machines, OGP Vision Systems, Instron, Keyence, and manual gages is a plus.
- Experience working with a team.
- Interested in learning about quality.
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life, FSA, vacation, and holidays.
About MGS
As a global provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions, MGS provides the right balance to drive vital innovations: robust end‑to‑end solutions combined with a strong customer focus and seamless collaboration of an agile partner. That's why we're the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for today's leading Pharma, Diagnostic and MedTech innovators. Serving customers from 12 strategically located facilities around the world, we transform our customers' most pressing challenges into innovations that improve lives. To learn more about MGS, please visit www.mgsmfg.com.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Quality Assurance
- Industry: Plastics Manufacturing