Quality Inspector

For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Position Summary:

The Quality Inspector position will have communication with affected groups on internal and customer rejects and would be a team member of problem solving and continuous improvement projects. This position has basic inspection responsibilities, execute sorting/containment actions and oracle records processing 

Position Responsibilities: 

• In-process and end-of-line inspection in area(s) of assigned responsibility including one or many of paint/plating, machining, sheet metal, subassembly, electronics and shipping/receiving
• Test and measure parts and assemblies per defined requirements using appropriate gaging and test fixtures
• Reject NC parts to containment hold area
• Provide communication related to quality concerns or issues to affected department lead
• Pull and contain affected nonconforming parts from in process locations and stock; organize and conduct sorting
• Process material transactionally in Oracle (release to stock/next op/reject/scrap/RTS etc.)
• Support Continuous Improvement activities (Kaizen, Lean flow, VA/VE, 8D problem solving, etc.)
• Stop production, provide communication, and initiate corrective action for any condition that would contribute to poor quality
• Identify opportunities for improvement, relating to material flow, quality, test and inspection protocols, or other aspect of Leco production and quality practices that could improve cost, delivery or quality
• Update and maintain records within the assigned area of the Inspection Department
• Participate in structured problem-solving teams

Position Requirements: 

Requirements

• PC: Basic Literacy
• MS Office Suite

Post-Hire Training Requirements (To be completed within two years)

• Print reading class (LMC) or equivalent 
• Precision inspection class (LMC) or equivalent 
• ESD Training
• Solder Training
• Basic Quality Skills
• Handling of hazardous chemicals for testing.
• ORACLE collection plan

Education/Certifications: 

EOE M/F/VET/Disability