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Department: Quality Control
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly Non-Exempt
Schedule: D Shift | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule
Location: On-Site | Clarksville, TN

Are you detail-oriented, safety-focused, and passionate about quality? At Hankook & Company, we are committed to delivering excellence in manufacturing and ensuring the highest-quality products reach our customers.

We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our Quality Control team. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining product integrity, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring manufacturing processes meet quality standards. If you enjoy problem-solving, working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and making a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

As a Quality Inspector, you will support production and quality operations by ensuring products and processes meet established standards and specifications.

• Read production orders, schedules, and specifications to determine machine setup requirements, product dimensions, inspection criteria, and workflow priorities.
• Set up and operate assigned machinery in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Monitor machine performance to identify malfunctions and verify products meet quality specifications.
• Adjust machine settings including speed, pressure, temperature, material flow, and measurements to maintain quality standards.
• Examine, inspect, and measure raw materials and finished products to verify conformance with specifications.
• Utilize inspection and testing equipment including calipers, gauges, and other precision measurement tools.
• Identify, separate, and report defective materials or products to immediate supervision in cases of product or process nonconformance.
• Maintain accurate records and support quality documentation processes.
• Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and manufacturing protocols.
• Collaborate with production teams and leadership to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

We are looking for candidates who are dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive in a manufacturing environment where safety and quality are top priorities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college course work preferred
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new software systems
• Strong communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and active listening
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

• Minimum of 6 months of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Experience working with hazardous materials or substances strongly preferred
• Experience using calipers, gauges, or other inspection and measurement tools preferred

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

 Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
 Critical thinking and sound decision-making abilities
 Attention to detail and accuracy in inspections and documentation
 Effective communication and teamwork skills
 Time management and organizational abilities
 Basic understanding of safety systems and procedures
 Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
 Commitment to ethical conduct, integrity, and workplace safety

This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes, airborne particles, and industrial noise
• Hazardous materials requiring strict adherence to safety procedures

The Quality Inspector role regularly requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, squat, crouch, kneel, climb, balance, and reach
• Use hands for handling materials and inspection equipment
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Maintain visual accuracy including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 or full-face respirators, may be required depending on work area and job duties.

Candidates must successfully pass a lead exam, which includes:

• Medical pre-screening
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
• Vision examination

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

At Hankook & Company, we believe our people drive our success. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth while creating an environment where employees can build meaningful careers and contribute to operational excellence.

Join a team where your attention to quality makes a difference every day.

Apply today and become part of the Hankook & Company team!

Hankook & Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in accordance with applicable law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is subject to change based on business needs. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to support operational requirements.