Quality Control - Second Shift

The Basics

Gent Machine Company is a 93-year-old family business that specializes in producing custom precise parts utilized by businesses in the automotive, defense, firearms, hydraulics, industrial supply, law enforcement, and other various industries. We are an ISO 9001:2008 & IATF 16949:2016 certified contract manufacturer of machine parts.

We are searching for experienced, dependable and safety conscious full-time Quality Inspector for first (6am-2pm) or Second Shift (2pm-10pm).

Gent Machine is a growing company that has retained the culture of a small friendly family-owned business who values its employees. You won’t find a better group of supportive co-workers and owners. Our 10 year after year growth required us to move to a completely renovated 64,000 square foot facility. We all strive to work hard each day to make the company successful. But yet we recognize that family is first and treat all work at Gent Machine with compassion and fairness.

We seek to create a professional and respectful environment where we give our employees the tools and assistance they need to thrive in an evolving, competitive manufacturing environment. Through teamwork, trust, and authentic conversation, we seek to create an environment where both employee and company may thrive and grow together.

Why This Position Matters to Us

The entire world is going to higher precision products. What sets us apart from other shops is our commitment to our customers: our quality and service is second to none. We want you to succeed, because then we succeed. The highly skilled Quality Inspector is vital to our business and a valued member of our team. As owners, we are committed to working hard as well as keeping up to date with the newest in machining technology. We expect a lot and reward our hard-working employees who exceed expectations.

What Will You Be Doing?

The inspector will spend about 60% of shift inspecting product, 30% sorting product and 10% tending to a vision system. Inspector will need to be proficient using micrometers and calipers in order to measure and inspect parts.

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products or work for conformance to specifications.
• Perform first article/ISIR dimensional inspection layouts.
• Ability to understand and create/complete PPAP documentation
• Support and complete SPC inspection and dimensional layout requirements.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all computer applications, measurement equipment (CMM, Comparator, etc.) in the quality room and on the shop floor.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as comparators, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Mark items with details such as grade or pass-fail status.
• Sort any bad product found for the defective dimension.
• Notify supervisors, owners or workers of production problems.
• Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.
• Compute defect percentages or averages, using formulas and calculators.
• Recommend necessary corrective actions, based on inspection results.
• Conduct the first part(s) of inspection.

What do we think would make you successful in this role?

• The ability to read and use non-digital and digital micrometers.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to understand software and perform gage calibrations
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• The ability to read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
• The ability to complete PPAP documents
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• The ability to utilize effective time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and/or with others.

Physical Demands:

• The ability to lift up to 35lbs
• The ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• The ability to walk or stand on oily surfaces.
• The ability to climb stairs, to kneel, bend, reach and/or crouch to retrieve equipment and other items.

**Please be aware that our shop is an oily environment so you must not be afraid to get dirty. You will also be required to keep your area clean which includes mopping the floor whenever needed. It is imperative that the candidate not feel any task is too small for them.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, Life insurance and PTO are available after 90 days of employment.

How to Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume online. All applicant questions and assessments should be completed. Applications that are submitted without the completed assessments will be rejected.

If selected, we’ll schedule a time for us to discuss position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Micrometer: 3 years (Required)
• comparator: 3 years (Preferred)
• GD&T: 3 years (Preferred)
• PPAP: 3 years (Preferred)
• small parts inspection: 3 years (Preferred)
• first article inspection: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person