Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Position Summary The Quality Inspector at Amphenol Industrial Operations is responsible for ensuring that materials, components, and finished products manufactured at Amphenol Industrial Operations meet established quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements. This position performs visual and dimensional inspections, conducts quality checks, identifies and documents non-conforming material, and reviews supplier documentation and certifications for compliance. Schedule: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm Essential Duties and Responsibilities Inspect incoming materials, components, in-process products, and finished goods for compliance with drawings, specifications, and customer requirements. Perform visual and dimensional inspections using calipers, drop gauges, measuring microscopes, and other inspection equipment. Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements. Conduct final inspections to verify products meet applicable quality and customer requirements prior to release. Identify, document, and communicate defects, discrepancies, and non-conforming material. Maintain accurate inspection records, test results, and quality documentation. Review supplier certifications and related documentation for compliance with applicable requirements. Communicate quality concerns to Production, Engineering, Quality, and Management and assist with resolving quality issues. Support and train production employees on quality requirements and proper inspection techniques. Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and applicable quality system requirements. Cross-train in production areas and provide support as business needs require. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year of Quality Inspector or similar quality experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience using measuring equipment such as calipers, drop gauges, and measuring microscopes. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and product requirements. Basic math and computer skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection results. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to pass and maintain an annual vision/eye examination as required for the position. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). J-STD certification or experience working to J-STD requirements. Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management system. Previous quality inspection experience in an electrical, connector, or similar manufacturing environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to identify defects and variations from specifications. Ability to use precision measuring and inspection equipment. Ability to understand technical drawings and work instructions. Strong documentation and organizational skills. Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly and professionally. Ability to work effectively with Quality, Production, Engineering, and other departments. Ability to work independently while maintaining established quality standards. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee may occasionally need to lift or move up to 50 pounds and must be able to remain in a seated or standing position for extended periods. About the Company: Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York, with global manufacturing, design, sales, and marketing locations, specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for harsh environments and high performance. Our solutions cater to diverse, high-growth industrial sectors such as alternative energy, energy storage, hyperscale datacom, telecom, rail and mass transit, electric and hybrid vehicles, transportation, factory automation, robotics, and heavy equipment.   Our product portfolio addresses modern power and signal requirements and emerging system technology needs encompassing high-amperage power interconnects utilizing proprietary RADSOK® contact technology, ruggedized circular, rectangular interconnects and board level contacts (GT, AC, PT, Amphe-Lite, Radsert, PowerBlok, SurLok Plus, ePower, UPC, H4 Plus, and more), advanced power distribution including value-add box builds, custom-engineered cable assemblies and overmolded harnesses. With a dedicated team of over 2500 skilled staff operating across a growing international footprint—including eight key manufacturing sites in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East providing localization for our customer base.  Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest global standards of quality, product performance, design capabilities, and regionalized technical and sales support.   Amphenol Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH), a global leader in the electronics revolution, headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut. Disclaimer: This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, or qualifications. Management may assign additional tasks or modify responsibilities as needed to meet business needs.