What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector position at TPS/Coastal Staffing?
Core Responsibilities
- Incoming & In-Process Inspection: Check raw materials upon delivery and inspect parts at various stages of assembly to catch errors early.
- Precision Measurement: Use specialized tools—such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)—to test physical dimensions.
- Blueprint & Standard Interpretation: Read technical drawings, schematics, and industry guidelines (such as ISO or GMP regulations) to verify compliance.
- Defect Handling: Quarantine, reject, or remove non-conforming items and document the reasons for failure.
- Reporting & Collaboration: Log test results in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or spreadsheets, and communicate issues to production supervisors and engineers.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in root-cause analysis and suggest adjustments to the assembly or manufacturing process to prevent future defects.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Technical Skills: Blueprint reading, usage of precision measurement instruments, and familiarity with quality frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, or ASQ certifications).
- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and clear verbal and written communication.
- Education & Experience: Typically requires a high school diploma or GED (associate or bachelor's degrees preferred by some employers), alongside 1–2 years of manufacturing or QA experience.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods on a factory floor, manual dexterity, and sometimes physical stamina for handling heavy parts.