Quality Line Inspector

Quality Line Inspector viaPhoton - 3.0 Naperville, IL Job Details $17 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Finished product defect inspection Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Mid-level Inspection reporting and documentation Optics Microscope proficiency Quality control documentation Engineering Technology Quality audits Quality assurance within manufacturing Manufacturing Root cause analysis Associate's degree Manufacturing company experience Associate's degree in engineering technology Under 1 year Measurement (quality control)

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Naperville, IL Schedule:

Mon-Fri 1st

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6:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 2nd

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3:30 PM - 1:00

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$17 per hour, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses (prorated based on start date) Who We Are We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led. viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us. About the Role Your eye for detail keeps our products meeting the highest standards before they ship to major data centers and clients. You'll perform inspections at every stage of production, use specialized test equipment, and catch issues early. This is critical work that directly enhances our customers trust. Perform in-process and final inspection of fiber optic connector terminations (LC, SC, MPO/MTP, MMC) using inspection microscopes per IEC/TIA standards Measure and validate optical performance including insertion loss and return loss Conduct line audits to monitor manufacturing processes for compliance and identify trends Accurately record inspection results, test data, and document any nonconformances for traceability Initiate containment actions when nonconforming material is detected and support first article and NPI inspections Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action activities What You'll Bring Have an associate degree in Engineering Technology or a 2-year diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Optical fields highly preferred, but not required Willingness to learn and a positive attitude is more valuable than direct experience Have 5+ years of industrial experience in a manufacturing environment (a plus, but not required) Have careful attention to detail and can use precision inspection equipment Are willing to travel as needed (locally) Can work methodically on detailed, repetitive inspection tasks Want to read the full job description? Quality Line Inspector JD What's in it for you? Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period Flexible PTO that grows over time 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays Monthly team events Shift differential for 2nd shift Overtime eligibility Click here to view our full benefits overview. We're building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.