Posted 08/12/2026
Quality Assurance Inspector
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HARTVILLE, Ohio
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Temp/Temp to Hire
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Manufacturing
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Akron
Job Description
Lingo Staffing is now hiring Quality Assurance Inspector in the Hartville, OH area to start ASAP!
Quality Assurance Inspector – Will inspect finished and in-process products, identify and document non-conforming materials, verify proper packaging and production procedures, and work closely with Production and Quality leadership to resolve quality concerns.
Payrate & Scheduled:
- $15.00 & Up (Based on Experience)
- 1st Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
- 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 Midnight (Monday – Friday)
- 3rd Shift: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM (Monday – Friday)
Job Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Perform First Piece Inspections for all job start-ups and secondary operation start-ups.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment or similar setting
- Previous experience in plastics manufacturing or injection molding preferred
- Previous Quality Assurance or Quality Inspection experience strongly preferred
- Display approved first-piece samples at the appropriate press or secondary operation for operator reference.
- Inspect manufactured parts to ensure compliance with established quality standards and approved samples.
- Identify visual defects including splay, burns, shorts, contamination, excess glue, flash, cleanliness issues, and other non-conformances.
- Complete required quality documentation accurately and legibly, including:
- Inspection Checklists
- In-Process Inspection Reports
- Mold Set-Up Checklists
- First Piece Sign-Offs
- Production documentation
- Quarantine and properly identify non-conforming or suspect products according to established procedures.
- Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
- Verify operators are following established work instructions and quality procedures.
- Re-instruct operators on proper procedures when necessary.
- Verify and document product weights at each press when required.
- Conduct scheduled quality rounds throughout the manufacturing floor.
- Verify correct materials, packaging quantities, labels, bags, screws, assembly components, and boxes are being used.
- Inspect packaging against established packaging instructions and specifications.
- Monitor production cycle times and communicate discrepancies to the Production Foreman.
- Audit packaged parts and assemblies for compliance with quality and packaging requirements.
- Verify proper carton and pallet labeling and scanning procedures.
- Ensure previous production labels, boxes, and materials are removed before the next job begins.
- Instruct operators on the proper use of scales, check fixtures, Go/No-Go gauges, and other inspection equipment.
- Ensure inspection equipment has current calibration labels and is functioning properly.
- Identify defective parts, communicate issues to supervisors, document scrap, and quarantine suspect products.
- Communicate quality concerns, rework status, new jobs, special projects, and customer issues between shifts.
- Ability to identify product defects and non-conforming materials
- Ability to accurately complete inspection and production documentation
- Comfortable working with measuring and inspection equipment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, supervisors, and Quality leadership
- Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, and established quality procedures
- Basic computer and scanning-system skills
Apply today & call our office for an interview!
- www.lingostaffing.com
- Office #: 330-745-3838
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Job Id: 30155
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