Quality Auditor 1st Shift
Flex-N-Gate
Location: Urbana, IL 61802, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Automotive Sales and Repair
Occupational Category: 15-1021.52 – Computer and Mathematics
Posted: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Job Description
Flex-N-Gate is hiring a Quality Auditor 1st Shift in Urbana, IL. This is a full-time position, and paying $22.75/hour.
Job Summary
Responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet company quality standards and customer specifications.
General Responsibilities
- Perform all duties safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, applicable local, provincial/state, and federal regulations, and the Collective Agreement.
- Support team objectives by assisting with related tasks and responsibilities as required.
- Maintain awareness of and comply with Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Quality Management System (IATF 16949) requirements, understanding how individual responsibilities affect environmental performance and product quality.
- Demonstrate leadership through sound decision-making, fairness, consistency, and positive motivation to promote employee engagement and performance.
- Ensure personnel performing work that affects product quality are competent through ongoing training, education, skills development, and relevant experience.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor to support changing operational requirements.
Specific Responsibilities
Paint Line Color Lab
- Inspect painted parts from the paint line and record defects in the quality system.
- Obtain the daily paint schedule and compare color specifications using BYK color measurement equipment.
- Remove one part from each production program for color evaluation, adhesion testing, and film build measurements for primer, basecoat, and clearcoat.
- Perform visual color evaluations under daylight, Horizon, and Cool White Fluorescent (CWF) lighting conditions.
- Inspect fascia assemblies for proper assembly and apply approval stamp when requirements are met.
- Monitor, document, and report paint defects, scrap levels, and quality audit results.
- Determine the disposition of painted products by issuing rework orders or placing product on hold for further evaluation.
In-Process Inspection
- Inspect containers and assemblies for proper assembly, including missing or incorrectly installed clips and paint quality.
- Verify packaging meets company and customer requirements.
- Monitor inspection points throughout production to confirm rejected products are nonconforming; notify the Assembly Supervisor when discrepancies are identified.
- Conduct routine production patrols to ensure work instructions and quality procedures are being followed.
- Audit injection molding machines and approve first-off parts before they proceed to the next operation.
Hard Gate Inspection
- Perform 100% inspection of finished products to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Record inspection results on tally sheets and enter data into the computer system.
- Perform Safe Launch inspections during new product introductions as required.
- Follow all Safe Launch procedures and work instructions to ensure product quality during launch activities.
EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years experience in Quality.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES AS FOLLOWS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Good communication, visual and organizational skills;
- Must have an understanding of quality concepts;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to seek a team approach when necessary.
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, write and speak English effectively along with basic mathematical skills.
- Knowledge of molding, paint or assembly processes preferred.
- Ability to distinguish colors based on the Munsell color aptitude test and check adequate visual activity.
- Understanding of customer-specific inspection standards such as GM4348M Specification and Ford 3947a2e.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft and Quality Systems.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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