Receiving Quality Inspector

Receiving Quality InspectorJoin a dedicated team as a Receiving Quality Inspector where you will ensure the quality of incoming materials and components. This direct hire position offers an opportunity to work closely with the Shipping & Receiving team, inspecting products for defects and verifying compliance with specifications. Be a part of an established company with a rich history and gain valuable experience within a formal quality environment.ResponsibilitiesInspect materials and components as they arrive, working closely with the Shipping & Receiving team.Open incoming boxes and examine products for damage, defects, or quality concerns.Verify that incoming materials meet specifications before releasing into production.Review blueprints, drawings, and specifications to ensure component accuracy.Perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other equipment.Document inspection results and move acceptable materials through the IFS/ERP system.Identify and reject nonconforming materials.Collaborate with the Quality team to address supplier or incoming-material issues.Assist with quality documentation, paperwork, filing, and inspection records.Occasionally support in-process and final mechanical/electrical inspections.Help maintain inspection equipment and follow calibration requirements.Spend approximately 60% of the day standing and 40% sitting, depending on workload.Essential Skills1+ year of manufacturing quality/inspection experience.Ability to understand inspection standards and why specifications matter.Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings/blueprints.Comfortable comparing incoming parts against specifications and tolerances.Skillful in entering inspection information into an ERP system.Experience with Microsoft Office/Excel.Able to complete quality paperwork and maintain inspection documentation.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Must have a High School Diploma or GED.Join a company with a long-standing history dating back to the 1940s offering stability and growth in your career. The company's Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2015 certified, providing a robust environment to hone your quality assurance skills. Enjoy a gainsharing program tied to business performance, with potential payouts twice per year. Benefit from a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental options, and generous PTO.Work in a clean, well-lit electronics manufacturing plant alongside a small, dedicated team of about 10 people in the quality/shipping group. The facility houses approximately 150 employees, offering a collaborative and supportive environment where you will alternate between sitting and standing throughout the day.This is a Permanent position based out of Bedford, Ohio. The pay range for this position is $43680.00 - $58240.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Benefits: Bird offers medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO, company-paid disability and life insurance benefits, plus a unique gainsharing program with potential payouts twice a year based on company performance. Bird is also known for strong employee tenure, with many employees building long-term careers there.