Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Lasko Products, an industry leader in designing and manufacturing portable fans and heaters for over 100 years, is hiring a Quality Inspector for our Franklin, TN location. This is a first shift position.

The Lasko Quality Inspector's responsibilities include inspecting incoming materials, auditing and inspecting processes and products during the manufacturing processes, and communicating effectively with the quality leadership and manufacturing teams. You will work with department managers and supervisors to support quality measures that assure product quality within the manufacturing process. Duties will include parts inspection, parts inspection data entry, using a variety of measuring tools, participating in Kaizen events for continuous improvement, and performing audits and other routine quality systems areas.

This is a hands-on plant floor position located in Franklin, TN.

Essential Functions

• Work directly with the local Quality Manager and Quality Engineers, along with manufacturing team in order to execute quality and plant initiatives.
• Identify and communicate quality issues effectively and timely to the manufacturing team.
• Reliably execute the Quality System of our facility.
• Perform routine hourly and shift inspections of Molding, Assembly & Press/Paint departments.
• Measure and document certain critical to quality attributes of the parts.
• Follow standard work and standard operating procedures for inspections.
• Manage the testing and auditing of components and finished products.
• Follow nonconforming material processes and support Material Review Board process.
• Coordinate daily inspection and testing of components and products.
• Assist with customer complaints and quality issues.

Competencies and Abilities

• Basic practical experience in Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Practical knowledge and experience of quality measuring tools, such as micrometers, calipers, scales, etc.

Required/Desired Education and Experience

• 1-3 Years of inspection experience in quality area of a manufacturing facility required.
• Plastic Injection molding experience desired.
• Assembly line experience desired.
• Metal Stamping experience desired.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment exposed to dust, odors, and noise.

About Lasko Products

Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we've grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, Lasko, B-Air, BlueDri, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company for 120 years, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Tennessee and Texas, Lasko intends to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.

Lasko's mission is to provide comfort you can trust.

Our company's success is based on our culture of GRACE, with five core "Be" values outlining how we live it.

Growth Mindset — Be Bold

• We are never the finished product every failure is a data point, every setback is a setup.

Recognition — Be Together

• We win together. We celebrate together! High performance deserves to be seen named, specific, remembered.

Authenticity — Be Real

• No masks. No politics. Show up as you are, say what you mean, and mean what you say.

Clear Communication — Be Clear

• Say it plainly. Say it once. Say it to the right person. Clarity is kindness.

Extreme Ownership — Be Accountable

• No blame. No excuses. Own the win and the loss. No exceptions.

Why Join Lasko?

At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they're supported personally and professionally. That's why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog-friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Join Lasko and be part of a legacy of innovation – at a company that values flexibility, growth, and a culture where you can thrive.