Government Inspector Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

This position follows a consistent Monday–Wednesday, 5:00 PM–5:00 AM schedule. You’ll work three 12-hour shifts and have four consecutive days off each week—giving you more time for family, hobbies, appointments, rest, or whatever matters most to you.

What this schedule offers:

• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 10 hours in a day
• A 10% shift differential
• A consistent and predictable 3-day workweek
• Four consecutive days off every week
• Full-time benefits and greater work-life balance

Maximize your time and earning potential with a schedule that works as hard as you do!

Milwaukee Electronics has been a trusted name in electronics manufacturing for more than 70 years. We deliver innovative solutions that help our customers grow by combining decades of experience with modern technology, precision, and collaboration. From prototypes to high-volume production, we take pride in building the future of electronics manufacturing together.

About the Role

Quality is built into everything we do at Milwaukee Electronics, and the Quality Inspector I is a key part of making that happen. In this role, you'll perform visual inspections of PCB assemblies and box-build products, document results, and communicate findings to help keep production running to the highest standards. If you have a sharp eye, strong attention to detail, and enjoy hands-on work in a team environment, this is a great place to start and grow.

What You'll Do

• Perform visual inspections of electronic components, subassemblies, and finished assemblies to IPC-A-610 workmanship standards
• Inspect SMT, through-hole, and rework assemblies for quality and workmanship
• Use inspection tools including AOI systems, microscopes, and magnification lamps
• Verify products against drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Accurately document inspection results in FactoryLogix and daily inspection records
• Communicate defects and quality concerns to production and quality teams
• Attend daily team meetings and collaborate across departments
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Entry-level position; prior electronics or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer proficiency, including logging into company systems with a username and password, navigating email, accessing and reviewing timecards through the HRIS (e.g., UKG), completing online training, using employee self-service applications, and performing basic computer tasks required to support daily work responsibilities.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow written work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus during repetitive inspection tasks

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be seated or standing, based on their workstation. Employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk; Employee must frequently use hands to point, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov).

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.