Powder Paint Quality Inspector

Job Summary

Responsible for checking and inspecting incoming materials, in-process goods, and finished products to ensure quality parts are produced to print, within established production standards.

Skill’s/Abilities/ Responsibilities

• Knowledge of paint types and their properties.

• knowledge of blue reading, BOM reading, Orthographic views.
• Can use measuring tools and methods to confirm proper paint adherence (scratch test, MEK test) Mil thickness gauge. 

• Identify and inspect completed product ensuring smooth and even finishes. 
• Understands surface preparation to ensure proper paint adhesion.

• Must be dependable, cooperative, with high diligence, and work well independently and as part of a team.
• Evaluate finish products for painting quality and thickness, welding quality, dimensions, and appearance.
• Complete all required records and paperwork to include inspection reports, damage reports, return report and re-work orders.
• Perform inspection on first piece, in process, purchased parts, and finished materials and products, ensuring conformance to specifications, recognize non-conforming parts.
• Analyze inspection results and assist in addressing and resolving production problems causing deviations from existing standards.
• Communicate with plant supervision noted deviations of tolerances and quality.
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Make recommendations regarding safe working methods.
• Monitors work assignments and communicate any concerns with supervisor.
• Can lift up to 75lbs. 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. 2-5 years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in powder coating. Vocational training or certification in industrial painting,