JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Inspector I (Plastics)

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB STATUS: Full Time

SHIFT: Monday Thursday, 06:00 16:30

WAGE: $20.00 - $28.00 hourly (5620N/5610N)

JOB Purpose:

To determine whether product conforms to the engineering definition. This role works in support of a production department to inspect product and report results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow the company’s quality management system and encourage others to do the same.
• Uphold the tool gauge fundamentals in all aspects of job performance.
• Retrieve, read, and interpret engineering definition.
• Determine appropriate measurement methods.
• Inspect product visually and using measurement equipment.
• Record inspection results in company business software.
• Document nonconformances for material review board.
• Coordinate with, and communicate inspection results to, corresponding production lead(s).

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sharing knowledge and quality concepts with other employees
• Other duties as assigned

KnowLedge, Skills & Abilities:

Required:

• Understanding of, and ability to interpret, engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong reading comprehension and understanding of basic mathematics
• An analytical mindset with attention to detail
• An interest in creativity and problem solving
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Windows and Office
• Diligent time management practices
• Interpersonal and communication skills to be effective and successful when working as part of a team
• Autonomy and drive to deliver results independently
• A desire to investigate, be challenged, learn, and make improvements
• A habit of maintaining a clean and organized work environment

Preferred:

• Proficiency with manufacturing or enterprise resource planning software
• Experience using measurement equipment (e.g. calipers, radius gauges, micrometers, height gauge)
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) and first article inspection (AS9102)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent education)
• Two years of experience in a quality assurance role, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand /walk for up to 8 hr/day; sit; use hands to inspect, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Corrected or uncorrected visual acuity is required for far and near distances, color distinction, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be high at times. Ear protection is available and encouraged.