Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector – Greenfield Indiana

Standard schedule is Monday through Friday 3:30pm – 12:00am. Overtime during the week is typically 3:30pm – 2:00am and Saturdays when needed. Schedules are subject to change based on business need.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for independently performing standard quality checks on raw materials, in-process items, and finished products to help ensure they meet company appearance and quality standards. This role focuses on visual inspections, basic measurements, and accurate reporting. This role requires attention to detail, measurement skills, and the ability to identify defects or deviations in products. Inspectors must adhere to safety protocols, maintain organized workspaces, and collaborate with team members to address challenges and drive improvements.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct visual inspections of raw materials, in-process items, and finished products to identify defects or nonconformities.
• Use criteria and inspection checklists to verify appearance, fit, and functionality of product.
• Separate or tag products that look damaged or do not meet the expected appearance.
• Record inspection results clearly and report findings to production supervisors or quality team.
• Perform measurements or functional checks as directed, without requiring advanced tooling.
• Record inspection results clearly and maintain straightforward inspection logs or forms.
• Collect basic quality data and support routine trend monitoring.
• Report recurring issues or patterns to supervisors to aid improvement efforts.
• Assist with routine audits or spot checks as directed and maintain orderly documentation.
• Work closely with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel to address challenges and improve processes.
• Maintain safety compliance and a clean, organized workspace; perform basic equipment checks.
• Be flexible by working overtime, cross-training, and adapting to new processes or technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

Required:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months to 1 year of quality inspection or related manufacturing inspection role.
• Ability to notice differences in appearance, fit, or finish.
• Comfortable following written and verbal instructions and simple checklists.
• Computer literacy for entering inspection results.
• Ability to visually inspect and measure product effectively.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with quality standards and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience performing audits and supporting root cause analysis.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to handle inspection tools and product components with precision.
• Perform repetitive motions (bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands).
• Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Why Work for Us?

• Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".
• You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You'll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow's world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role. #ALLEGION

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.