QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

Summary:

This position is responsible for a variety of independent inspections of incoming raw materials, first piece, in-process, and final inspection in various production departments.  Development of Audit related documentation with the support of Engineering and Product Managers.  Support the ISO/AS program through participation and auditing. 

Essential Duties: 

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, or installations for conformance to specifications.
• Measure dimensions of products using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection, and testing procedures.
• Accurately count to check quality and quantity
• Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded.
• Mark items with details acceptance-rejection status.
• Notify supervisors or other personnel of nonconforming product or material.
• Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
• Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
• Compare colors, shapes, or textures of products or materials with color-charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
• Recommend necessary corrective actions, based on inspection results.
• Grade, classify, or sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications.
• Analyze test data, making computations as necessary, to determine test results.
• Clean, maintain, calibrate, or repair measuring instruments or test equipment, such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, or height gauges.

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience as a Quality Inspector or years’ experience working in a directly related field preferred. 
• Basic computer and data entry skills

Language Skills:

Must be able to read, write and speak English, bilingual a plus.

Work Environment:

Work is performed under generally good conditions with some machine noise, fumes, oil, and dirt present. Adequate lighting, ventilation is present.  Extreme outdoor temperatures will influence the temperature in the production area. 

Exposure to usual minor shop injuries such as cuts bruises, burns and sprains are inherent in the job.  Some exposure to more serious hazards; however, probability of serious injury will be minimized by adherence to established safety regulations.

Training will be provided to personnel who may occasionally wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands:

Essential functions can require:

• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talking or hearing.
• Occasional walking.
• Stoop; kneel; crouch.
• Lifting/handling:  exert up to 50 pounds occasionally; up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Vision: color; close; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                       

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

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