Inspector (Production 2nd Shift)

We are looking for an Inspector 1 for our facility. In this role you will work with a variety of customers to understand their ongoing product needs and translate those needs into workable specifications for teammates to follow. In performing your daily tasks, the individual will draw upon training and experience to make important front-end and back-end processing decisions. As part of your primary responsibilities, this individual will also ensure that once the customers’ products have been processed they are inspected for quality, re-packaged, and shipped accurately.

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections of customer parts before and after coating
• Inspect parts for surface quality, defects, and dimensional conformity
• Measure coating thickness, adhesion, roughness, hardness, and other characteristics using appropriate inspection equipment
• Review customer drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements
• Conduct coating performance and quality tests in accordance with internal procedures and customer requirements
• Identify nonconforming material and initiate appropriate disposition actions
• Ensure inspection results meet established acceptance criteria
• Accurately document inspection and test results in Oerlikon’s quality systems
• Maintain full traceability of parts, inspection results, and job records
• Support internal and external audits as required (ISO 9001, customer audits, etc.)
• Communicate quality concerns to production, engineering, and operations teams
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects, rework, and scrap
• Help maintain and improve inspection procedures and standard work instructions
• Work closely with coating technicians and other team members to support production flow
• Verify proper handling, masking, fixturing, and packaging of customer parts
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with company standards

Your Profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or trade education preferred
• Previous experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, or coatings environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, or similar equipment
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracyBasic knowledge of ISO quality systems is a plus
• Experience with MS Word and Internet Explorer
• Knowledge of industrial cutting tools (e.g.; drills, etc.) preferred, but not required
• Strong work ethic
• Able to lift up to 44lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, and handle parts throughout the shift
• Work in a manufacturing environment involving coated parts, tooling, and inspection equipment
• Use personal protective equipment as required

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives. #joinoerlikonus #joinourteam

Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global leader in surface technologies and advanced materials. With a unique portfolio spanning surface engineering, high‑performance materials, coating equipment and components, we make products better by enhancing performance, efficiency and sustainability. Oerlikon serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, luxury, semiconductors and tooling. Head‑quartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with around 10,000 employees, achieving sales of CHF 1.6 billion in 2025.