Quality Inspection Technician

Why Join Oilgear

At Oilgear, we design and manufacture high-performance hydraulic systems that power some of the world’s most demanding industrial applications. Our employees play a critical role in our success, and we are committed to providing a safe, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. At Oilgear, you’ll work with advanced technology, contribute to meaningful products, and be part of a team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Summary:

The Quality Inspection Technician is responsible for performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections and tests to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications. This role involves using various inspection tools and equipment, documenting results, identifying non-conformances, and working closely with production and quality teams to support continuous improvement and maintain high-quality standards.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Perform incoming, in process, and final inspections and tests which includes but is not limited to inspection of intricate castings, components, instruments and apparatus, and large and expensive machines or equipment to ensure conformance with design specification and various quality and industry standards.
Aid with development of inspection instructions/requirements, gages, devices, procedures, and monitoring of their application.
Create and maintain CMM programs.
Perform calibration, CMM inspection, surface plate inspection layouts, and other material and process analysis as needed.
Participate in such quality improvement activities as root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action.
Perform department lead duties as required.
Perform and process inspection and calibration activities at an acceptable rate.

Maintain acceptable attendance record, acceptable overall work record, and purchase the required tools for the classification.
Perform training activities as required.

Report defective materials or questionable conditions per established processes.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Perform light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties for areas and equipment in assigned work center.
Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.
Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Supervision or Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of CMM programming and operation.
Thorough knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, a general understanding of electrical and/or mechanical principles, gage use, and inspection techniques.
Specialized knowledge of the specific type of products and processes being manufactured, together with a high degree of sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability adhere to quality standards and perform basic prescribed inspections using a variety of measurement gages and testing equipment.
Experience and knowledge of basic mechanical principles, testing procedures, basic hydraulics.
High School Diploma or GED, with above average mechanical ability.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow processes, procedures, and policies.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, and company and industry specific specifications.
Experience with Microsoft Office programs including but not limited Excel, and Word.
Experience with MRP/ERP software.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervision, and management.
Must be able to meet physical demands, with or without accommodation.
Must be able to work any assigned shift.

What We Offer

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Optional hospital, critical illness, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Safety shoe reimbursement program
Safety glasses reimbursement program
Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

The Oilgear Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Oilgear Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. Applicants or employees requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources.

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