Full-Time

Quality Assurance Inspector

Permian Plastics

Permian Plastics

11-50 employees

Custom plastic injection molding for industries

Compensation Overview

$38.1k/yr

O'Fallon, MO, USA

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
CAD
ISO 9001
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • Previous experience in quality inspection within a plastic injection molding or manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Ability to consistently and accurately follow written procedures.
  • Ability to accurately read measuring devices, including pin gauges, calipers, depth gauges, and Micro-Vu.
  • Ability to accurately set scales, including weights and sample sets.
  • Ability to safely and efficiently use a pallet jack.
  • Ability to safely and efficiently visually inspect parts according to customer standards.
  • Ability to walk and stand for up to four hours at a time.
  • Ability to repeatedly lift up to 55 pounds from floor to chest height.
  • Ability to wear steel-toe or composite safety shoes.
  • Ability to read and understand technical drawings and blueprints.
  • Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 or similar.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness in communication, documentation, and inspections.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Ability to interact professionally with supervisors and coworkers as part of a team.
Responsibilities
  • Perform in-process and final inspections of molded parts to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
  • Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, control plans, and inspection instructions.
  • Document inspection results and maintain accurate records.
  • Communicate quality concerns to operators, supervisors, and the Quality Manager.
  • Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
  • Maintain a clean and organized inspection area and follow all safety guidelines.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in quality inspection within a plastic injection molding or manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 or similar.

Permian Plastics, LLC offers custom plastic injection molding from its St. Louis facility, serving healthcare, biotechnology, electronics and telecommunications, consumer and industrial products, and optical systems. It works by selecting suitable polymers, designing and building steel molds, and injecting molten plastic into those molds, followed by cooling, part ejection, finishing, and rigorous quality checks. The company differentiates itself with a broad range of polymer technologies, including glass-reinforced polycarbonate, and by providing fully integrated tooling, molding, and quality control across multiple industries. Its goal is to partner with customers to deliver consistent quality, performance, and value through material-informed, end-to-end injection molding solutions.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

O'Fallon, Missouri

Founded

1994

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Permian's 2026 site updates emphasize reshoring and domestic production demand.
  • Healthcare, electronics, and industrial customers benefit from one-stop molding and assembly.
  • Automated all-electric machines and on-site mold repair support faster turnaround and tighter tolerances.

What critics are saying

  • NewCo's 2024 roll-up integration can distract customers and degrade service during consolidation.
  • A 37,000-square-foot, 21-press footprint limits large-program capacity versus bigger contract molders.
  • If White Wolf exits or de-prioritizes Permian, the company becomes an undifferentiated subscale shop.

What makes Permian Plastics unique

  • 21 automated presses in a 37,000-square-foot O'Fallon plant, spanning 40-500 tons.
  • Permian Solutions bundles DFM, tooling, molding, assembly, packaging, and quality control.
  • White Wolf's 2024 NewCo acquisition gives Permian platform access to broader purchasing power.

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Company News

Plastics News
May 16th, 2024
NewCo Plastics adds to platform with Magenta acquisition

NewCo Plastics, a unit of private equity firm White Wolf Capital, has acquired Lockport, Ill.-based injection molder and mold maker Magenta LLC and its affiliates, Permian Plastics LLC and MM Plastics LLC.