Quality Inspector

Job Summary: 

Under minimal supervision completes test and inspections of machined parts, sub/final assemblies and/or customer owned parts for conformance with assembly, engineering, process specifications or instructions.  Performs calibration of gages and precision measurement tools used in operations and maintains online documentation files 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Works under minimal supervision. 
• Performs inspection of machined parts, sub and final assemblies for conformance with assembly, engineering or other process specifications or instructions. 
• Inspects parts and/or materials in the receiving, shipping or repairs areas to assure their conformance to engineering specifications, including materials specifications, drawings, and customer requested and engineering approve modifications. 
• Receives, stores and issues a variety of inspection instruments. 
• Calibrate and verify accuracy on precision measurement, thread gages, and test equipment. 
• May maintain the calibration system to ensure product is measured by qualified equipment and gages. 
• Inspects frames using visual or other NDT methods to prepare written quotes 
• Maintain update and file appropriate Engineering and Quality documents in the QMS online document storage system. 
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, nonconformance reports, quality control logs, identification tags, and labels to established procedures. 
• May inspect all employees owned tools, determine if calibration is required and calibrate as required. 
• Where applicable use CMM 
• Where applicable, perform applicable NDT test 
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety and quality management procedures.  
• Regular attendance and compliance with all Company policies and rules is an essential function for the job.  Overtime, including potential for nights and/or weekend shifts may be required. 
• Perform all other duties as assigned 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• 2 to 3 years’ experience in a quality function supporting heavy industrial parts fabrication and product manufacturing. 
• Ability to learn and use CMM and NDT processes. 
• Good knowledge of precision measurement and test equipment. 
• Read blueprints and perform shop math 
• Knowledge of ISO Quality System requirements 

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or the equivalent preferred (technical school or certification preferred) 
• On-site industrial forklift training and certification may be required within orientation & training period 
• Knowledge of CMM a plus 
• Experience in NDT processes a plus 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing and bending required. 
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds at a time.