Quality Assurance Inspector

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Quality Assurance Manager the Quality Assurance Inspector assures product conforms to quality requirements by conducting various inspections on raw materials or components, in-process or semi-finished product, and finished product; controls nonconforming product as and where necessary; and providing assistance in identifying and resolving manufacturing problems.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Determines disposition of nonconforming products; collects, classifies, analyzes, and interprets production and quality data; determines acceptability of rework by conducting inspections and physical tests of reworked product; judges product acceptability in comparison to specifications.

· Identifies, segregates, documents, and reports nonconformities.

· Reads and interprets blueprints, parts lists, welding and other process specifications, shop orders, and other documents.

· Requisitions materials and supplies necessary to support inspection activities.

· Performs inspection and calibration of inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IMTE); maintains records of IMTE inspection calibration, repairs, and replacement.

· Checks manufactured items for defects and for conformance to specifications, visually or using sample models and instruments.

· Checks mechanical and welded sub-assemblies and assemblies for alignment and proper functioning. Checks subassemblies and inspects finished products; collects, classifies, analyzes, and interprets production and quality data; judges product acceptability in comparison to specifications; verifies conformance to specified requirements.

· Performs minor adjustments and repairs, as and where directed. Affixes seals or tags to approved items and returns defective products for repair.

· Completes reports on product such as First Article/PPAP Inspections

· Collaboration with other personnel and management to establish inspection methods to introduce new products and meet work schedules.

· Assists in resolving work problems and recommends measures to improve productivity and product quality.

· Co-ordinates work activities with other departments.

· Supports the Champ Continuous Improvement program

Working Relationships

· Maintains good working relationship with managerial staff.

· Maintains professional, respectful relationships with plant staff.

Qualifications

· 1-year recent experience in Metal Fabrication required.

· Post-secondary diploma/degree in quality an asset.

· Familiarity with Auto-Cad.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.· Drafting and Blueprint fundamentals.

· Excellent Interpersonal skills required.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Ability to interpret drawing and blueprints.

· Knowledge of Job Boss.

· Accuracy and attention to detail

· Demonstrated conflict resolutions skills.

· Analytical ability.

· Good negotiation skills.

· Ability to handle the stress of meeting deadlines.

· Dependability.

· Planning and organizing.

· Demonstrated initiative.

Environmental Working Conditions

· A formal workweek is 40 hours

· Overtime may be required.

· Production Floor is noisy.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person