Assembly Technician (3rd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Assembly Quality Inspector

Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: [Insert Location]

Position Summary

The Assembly Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting assembled products, components, and subassemblies to ensure they meet established quality standards, engineering specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements. This role identifies defects, documents inspection results, supports corrective actions, and works closely with Assembly, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to maintain product quality and prevent nonconformances.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, first-piece, and final inspections of assembled products and components.
• Verify assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and approved work instructions.
• Inspect product fit, function, alignment, dimensions, workmanship, and overall appearance.
• Use measuring and inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other applicable testing tools.
• Identify, document, and report defective materials, assembly errors, and nonconforming products.
• Place nonconforming products on hold and ensure proper identification and segregation in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete inspection reports, quality checklists, defect logs, and other required documentation accurately.
• Communicate quality issues to assembly personnel, supervisors, and the Quality team.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify that reworked or repaired products meet acceptance criteria before release.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality management systems, safety procedures, and customer requirements.
• Participate in quality audits, process reviews, and training as needed.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the assembly process.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, quality inspection, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and basic measurement techniques.
• Basic understanding of quality principles, defect identification, and nonconformance reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate inspection records.
• Good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production environment.