What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Parts Inspector position at Generant Company Inc.?
About Generant:
Initially founded in the early 1930’s, Generant designs and manufactures valves and pressure regulators for a wide variety of industries with a strong position in the Industrial Gases and Cryogenics, Medical Gases and Equipment, Energy, and Chemicals markets.
Generant is 100% employee-owned and is headquartered in Butler, NJ where most valve and regulator products are manufactured.
We look for dedicated and talented people who accept the responsibilities of thinking like owners and embrace our mission as stated in our Quality Policy:
“Our Goal is to provide our customers, suppliers and employees true value. We believe this can only be accomplished through a strong commitment to continuous improvement in the quality of our products, services and working environment.”
Our ideal candidates:
- Are people who are personally motivated to produce high-quality work
- Are lifelong learners – driven to continually improve
- Are well organized
- Enjoy working in a team environment
Join our growing team and be a part of our journey!
Generant is looking for qualified Quality Control Inspectors to join our growing company!
Shifts are Monday - Friday
- 1st shift: 07:00am - 03:30pm
- 2nd shift: 03:00pm - 11:30pm
- 3rd shift: 11:00pm - 07:30am
**2nd & 3rd shift pay a shift differential**
Job Summary:
The primary function of the manufacturing Quality Control Inspector is to help assure the quality of manufactured finished goods and conformance to product requirements. This is accomplished by inspecting and measuring metal parts, checking calibration status of measurement devices, and documenting inspections and nonconformance.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct First Article Inspection and in-process inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Maintain Calibration of Metrology Tools
- Perform In-Process inspections, Final Inspection, Raw Material Inspection – Bar Stock, Inspection of Incoming Purchased Parts, and Outside Process Inspection
- Data Entry into Quality Databases
- Interpret mechanical drawings
- Communicate product and material nonconformances to management.
- Identify and report any deviations from quality standards to the appropriate personnel
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to minimize defects and improve product quality
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, and quality documentation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and processes
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education/Experience/Skills:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience as a Quality Control Inspector in a manufacturing environment that produces metal pieces is ideal
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Must have a complete working knowledge of metrology equipment and their uses including micrometers, calipers, indicators, depth micrometers, gauge pins, thread gauges and optical comparators
- Advanced Math Skills
- Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques and tools
- Familiarity with quality control standards and regulations
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be fluent in English - verbal, reading, and written
- Ability to carry out detailed, written and verbal instructions
Physical Demands:
- Must frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
- When performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger or handle or feel objects and tools or controls and talk or hear
- Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms
- Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Specific vision abilities require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
- Inspector works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to vibration
- Noise level is usually moderate for a manufacturing plant
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Benefits:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life and AD&D Insurance
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.