Quality Inspector

Hammerton is a leading American designer/manufacturer of custom decorative lighting for the hospitality, commercial and residential markets. We are known as a major design innovator in our industry, and we’re rapidly growing. Our in-house blown and kiln-fired glass capabilities, combined with our expertise in metal fabrication and machining, make us uniquely capable of addressing the needs of the design industry’s most discerning clients. Hammerton lighting can be found in leading five-star hotels and resorts, award-winning restaurants and many of the most beautiful homes in North America.

The Quality Inspector supports quality assurance operations across multiple manufacturing departments by performing receiving inspections and providing inspection coverage as needed. This position ensures materials, components, and finished products meet established quality standards while maintaining accurate inspection records and supporting continuous improvement in a high-mix, custom manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cross-Departmental Quality Inspection

• Provide quality inspection coverage across Fabrication, Paint, Final Assembly, Packaging, and Shipping departments as needed.
• Perform visual, dimensional, functional, and workmanship inspections according to engineering drawings, specifications, and established acceptance criteria.
• Conduct electrical safety and functional testing, including hipot and ground continuity testing, following required training and qualification.
• Identify, document, and independently reject or place nonconforming products on hold based on established quality criteria.
• Maintain inspection accuracy and efficiency while adapting to changing departmental assignments and production priorities.

Receiving Inspection

• Inspect incoming materials, purchased components, and supplier-provided parts against engineering drawings, purchase orders, and quality specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming materials to prevent unintended use.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and communicate supplier quality concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate inspection priorities to support material availability and production schedules.

Quality Systems and Continuous Improvement

• Accurately document inspection results, nonconformances, and material holds in accordance with established procedures.
• Follow quality inspection procedures, work instructions, and workplace safety requirements.
• Support quality investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities.
• Properly use and maintain inspection equipment, verifying calibration status before use.
• Complete required cross-training and maintain qualifications across assigned inspection stations.
• Collaborate with production teams and quality personnel to support consistent product quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, quality assurance, or a related field.
• Previous experience performing visual and dimensional inspections in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Familiarity with manufacturing quality standards, inspection procedures, and nonconforming material processes preferred.
• Experience with electronic inspection records or manufacturing software systems preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and workmanship concerns.
• Ability to accurately interpret and apply established quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make inspection decisions based on established criteria.
• Ability to learn new inspection processes and adapt to changing departmental assignments and priorities.
• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to maintain accurate electronic inspection records.
• Ability to communicate quality concerns professionally and effectively with production employees, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to manage multiple inspection priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Willingness to complete required cross-training and maintain qualifications across multiple inspection stations.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining consistent quality expectations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires the ability to continually bend, stoop, stand, sit, lift to 30 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing.