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Quality Inspector I Weekends

CompanyMILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC
LocationWinsted
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
About The Company
Driven by values and dedicated to growing a safe and secure company, Millerbernd is the industry expert in manufacturing lighting and traffic poles for the departments of transportation across the United States. We are a privately owned company of three generations founded in 1933 and located in the heart of the Midwest, Winsted, Minnesota. While primarily serving the departments of transportation through our pole business, we also offer two other products- Rings and Cylinders and Airfield Ground Lighting. Our Ring and Cylinder business provides various rings and cylinders to OEMs across the US via our non-waste production process. Our Airfield Ground Lighting business produces airport lighting structures serving global equipment distributors and installers in this market. With 650,000 square feet of manufacturing space and averaging double-digit business growth year over year, Millerbernd is proudly growing a safe and secure company not only for our employees and customers but also for the future.
About the Role

Position Overview 

The Quality Inspector I is responsible for the testing and inspection of products at various stages of production process in compliance with applicable codes and standards. Supporting pole, kitting, final inspection (pole), and galvanize/paint outsource.  

Essential Job Functions

  • Perform repetitive inspection following standard methods and procedures
  • Visually inspect product using a variety of precision measuring instruments
  • Check dimensions and finishes against blueprint or work order specifications
  • Mark test parts with appropriate language per job specifications
  • Initiate accept/reject decisions and know when to call more qualified individuals for marginal evaluations
  • Contain defective material at source
  • Keep accurate inspection records
  • Perform finishing operations to correct rejected parts
  • Inspect and calibrate test equipment; document dates and results
  • Assist with production as required
  • Assist with root cause investigation of material defects or other problem-solving activities.
  • Read blue prints
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Consistently demonstrate and promote MMC Core Values
  • Ensure use of safe work procedures and wear all required PPE. Promptly report all injuries and unsafe conditions
  • Maintain a favorable working relationship with coworkers to promote a cooperative working climate conducive to maximum productivity, efficiency and effectiveness
  • Participate and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Maintains 5S guidelines
  • Communicate relevant information and concerns positively and effectively to others in timely manner 
  • Perform work at the appropriate pace to maintain quality and productivity requirements 
  • Enter job data in production tracking system
  • Seek and perform alternate, productive tasks to keep busy during unexpected down time
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Responsibilities 

  • Preferred candidates will have background knowledge in inspection, be able to read a tape measure and blueprints, and use basic hand tools as well as a caliper and micrometer. Other combinations of formal training and experience may be considered. 
  • Computer literate; particularly in word processing, spreadsheet, email, and shop floor control, applications
  • Ability to solve practical problems and make decisions within a set of guidelines
  • Ability to read and understand required internal manufacturing paperwork
  • Ability to electronically record production information
  • Effective and appropriate oral communication skills 
  • Work with others as part of a high performing team
  • Adapt to changing work priorities 
  • Able to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or procedures

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require using fingers to handle objects, tools, and controls while coordinating the use of foot to operate floor pedal. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 25% walking, and 70% standing. Some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and occasional reaching above shoulders with hands and arms may also be required. The employee may be required to push and/or pull up to 75 pounds; lift and/or carry 30 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to communicate with others. The noise level in the production environment is loud, consistent with normal shop conditions. The job is performed under some temperature variations. Specific vision abilities required for this position are determined by industry credentialing standards.



Friday-Sunday 5am-5pm
Key Skills
InspectionPrecision Measuring InstrumentsBlueprint ReadingCalipersMicrometersHand ToolsRecord KeepingRoot Cause InvestigationCalibration5S GuidelinesCommunicationData EntryProblem SolvingQuality ControlProduction Tracking System
Categories
ManufacturingTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Quality Inspector I performs testing and inspection of products at various production stages, including visual inspection using precision instruments and checking dimensions against specifications. This role involves initiating accept/reject decisions, containing defective material, maintaining accurate records, and performing finishing operations to correct rejected parts.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$21 - $25
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
198
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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