Thorgren Tool and Molding Co. is dedicated to the production of high quality air-movement systems consistent with customer requirements by effectively controlling mold design and fabrication activities in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements. Thorgren Tool and Molding Co. is committed to exceeding customer expectations by continually improving the quality of its products and services.

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 11pm (occasional overtime, as needed)

Job Summary:
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring manufactured parts meet company and customer quality standards. This role involves inspecting parts, documenting results, and working closely with production to identify and resolve quality issues.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Approval of production samples for shift and/or job start up
• Perform inspections with the use of calipers, balance machine, micrometers, gauges, and visual inspection techniques
• Monitor quality work in progress and communicate any defects or concerns to supervisors
• Document inspection results in 4D database to maintain accurate quality records
• Approve or reject parts based on established criteria and initiate non-conformance report
• Quarantine and sort suspect parts, as needed
• Communicate quality concerns to production, supervisors, and management
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, ISO standards, and internal procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area
• Follow all safety guidelines and company policies
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes and machine operations
• Understanding of safety procedures and quality standards
• Strong communication and people skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic computer and math skills
• Willingness to assist with production and floor coverage when needed

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED, required
Quality Control experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting

Physical Requirements:
Employee must be able to stand and walk on production floor for extended periods of time and perform physical tasks associated with a manufacturing environment. The role requires the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds as needed, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach during daily operations, and assist with basic production activities when required. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work safely in environments with noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery. Good vision, hand coordination, and manual dexterity are necessary to monitor production processes and ensure quality standards are met.

Work Environment:
The work environment includes both office space and the production floor with uncontrolled temperatures. This role involves regular exposure to production equipment, moving machinery, elevated noise levels, heat generated from molding processes, dust and industrial odors. The position requires strict adherence to safety procedures and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). The Quality Control Inspector must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment while supporting machine operators and production staff.

Benefits include:

Vacation Days (after one year of employment)

401K (eligible after one year of employment)

Medical Insurance 

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Weekly Pay

Thorgren Tool and Molding Co., Inc. 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, disability or veteran status.