About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utility industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

In 1989, the majority interest of the company was purchased by an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Our employees are also shareholders with dedication and commitment to the long-term success of the company.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic is seeking a detail-oriented experienced Quality Control Inspector. In this role, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that all products meet our established requirements for reliability and workmanship, as well as other quality control program standards.

Job Duties:

• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality, as well as electrical testing as required.

• Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements

• Reviewing blueprints, electrical schematics, and specifications to compare to produced goods and generating an inspection report to document all deviations.

• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes, and inputting data into a quality database

• Assist in training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence

• Proposing improvements to the production process

• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements

• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training

• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

• Comprehension and operation of basic electrical measuring equipment.

• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data

• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans

• Determining the causes of product defects and reworks

• Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly

• Understanding the functionality of basic electrical components for use in industrial electrical cabinets/panels.

• Coordination and Support of customers during the FAT process.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree required

• One year of experience with electrical inspection and testing required

• Good written and verbal communication skills required

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required

• Keen attention to detail required

• Basic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications required

• Ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, meters, calipers, and computers required

• In-depth understanding of company standards required

• Up-to-date knowledge of federal and industry standards, UL codes, and best practices required

• Understanding of target market and consumer needs required

• Blueprint and electrical schematic reading capabilities required

• Documentation and reporting skills required

• Teamwork and collaboration required

• Growth mindset with the ability to accept challenges required

• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required

• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required

• Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two plus years of experience with electrical inspection and testing preferred

• A BS in Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred

• Experience in an ISO environment preferred

• Experience in Lean/Six sigma preferred

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage

• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)

• 401K, profit sharing, and ESOP contributions

• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

• PTO and paid holidays provided

• Career advancement opportunities

• Competitive wages

• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years