Quality Inspector - Franklin TN

The Lasko Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that box fan products and related components meet defined quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. This role performs inspections, measurements, and documentation across metal pressing, metal painting, injection molding, and final assembly processes.

This is a hands-on plant floor position located in Franklin, TN.

Essential Functions

In-Process Inspections

Conduct inspections during:

• Metal Pressing: Dimensional accuracy, burrs, deformation
• Metal Painting: Coating thickness, adhesion, coverage, cosmetic defects
• Injection Molding: Part dimensions, flash, short shots, sink marks, color
• Assembly: Fit, function, labeling, wiring, and safety features

Perform final product inspections of box fans for appearance, functionality, and safety.

Measurement and Testing

• Use appropriate measuring and test equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, coating thickness meters, and visual inspection tools.
• Verify products against engineering drawings, specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
• Conduct basic functional and safety checks (e.g., rotation, noise, guards, labeling).

Documentation and Reporting

• Accurately record inspection results in logs, check sheets, or electronic systems.
• Identify, segregate, and clearly label nonconforming material.
• Communicate defects and trends to production, quality, or supervision.
• Support containment, re-inspection, and verification of corrective actions.

Quality System Support

• Follow established quality procedures and work instructions.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections as required.
• Assist with continuous improvement by identifying recurring defects and process issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper calibration status of inspection tools.

Competencies and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret:
• Engineering drawings and specifications
• Inspection criteria and control plans
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes preferred:
• Metal pressing and forming
• Paint/coating processes
• Injection molding
• Mechanical and electrical assembly
• Proficient with basic measurement tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify cosmetic and functional defects.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.

Certifications and Special Requirements

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Knowledge of common quality tools (check sheets, defect tracking, basic root cause analysis).

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality or inspection role preferred.
• Experience in metal fabrication, painting/coating, injection molding, or assembly environments is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees are regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both an office setting and a manufacturing environment that may be exposed to dust, odors, and noise.

Benefits

We offer a competitive starting wage plus a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• Telemedicine program
• Voluntary additional life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement