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Quality Inspector/Warehouse Specialist

Valmet · Green Bay, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a first article inspection you performed. How did you document it?

What they are checking: Whether they have done formal first article inspections with complete records.

Tell me about your machining background and how it helps you as an inspector.

What they are checking: Whether they understand how parts are made, which helps them judge defects and causes.

How do you communicate a quality problem to engineering or manufacturing without creating conflict?

What they are checking: Whether they share facts clearly and work as a partner, not a gatekeeper.

What would you do

You find a part that is out of spec but the shop says it will still work. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the nonconformance process instead of passing the part on someone's word.

A supplier keeps sending parts with the same defect. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they work with purchasing and the supplier to fix the root cause.

How do you balance quality inspection with warehouse duties on a busy day?

What they are checking: Whether they can switch between roles without rushing inspections.

About the work

Walk me through how you would inspect a machined shaft with a thread, a taper and tight diameter tolerances.

What they are checking: Whether they know which tools to use for each feature and how to measure them correctly.

How do you read GD&T callouts like position or runout on a drawing?

What they are checking: Whether they truly understand geometric tolerances, which the posting names directly.

What do you check on a material certification?

What they are checking: Whether they verify material grade and properties against the drawing and purchase order.

How do you know your measuring tools are accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand calibration and checking gauges before trusting readings.

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The full job description

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Are you ready for a job change? We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector/Warehouse Specialist with a strong machining background to join our Supply Chain Team The ideal candidate will have experience inspecting machined components, reading engineering drawings, and utilizing precision measuring equipment to verify compliance with specifications. This role is critical in ensuring that purchased and manufactured parts meet quality standards before being released to inventory, production, or customers. Additionally, this role provides support to other areas of our Supply Chain team, including the onsite Warehouse facility. Key Responsibilities • Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of machined components and assemblies. • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and material certifications. • Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other precision measuring tools. • Verify critical features including diameters, lengths, threads, taper, angles, surface finishes, and geometric tolerances. • Perform first article inspections and document inspection results. • Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming material and quality issues. • Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to resolve quality concerns. • Review material certifications, inspection reports, and supporting quality documentation. • Assist in root cause investigations and corrective actions. • Maintain inspection records and ensure traceability of inspected products. • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality and inspection processes. • Receive incoming goods, check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices. • Pick order, pack, receive, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders. • Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock and inventory records; retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on stock transfer, inventory levels or delivery schedules.) • Ensure proper routing of materials is maintained while transporting the materials between departments • Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization’s established procedures, which may include updating stock cards and inventory records and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms. Required Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or machining apprenticeship preferred. • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a machining, manufacturing, warehouse or quality inspection environment. • Strong understanding of machining processes including turning, milling, grinding, welding, and fabrication. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T. • Experience using precision measuring instruments. • Working knowledge of material specifications and inspection techniques. • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems. We Offer We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. This position is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Please be authorized to work in the US and available to interview onsite at the location. Where everything works together When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! http://www.valmet.com/careersna Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission. Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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