Quality Inspector

Job Description

Perform a wide variety of inspection and quality control operations e.g. visual, dimensional, functional, and non-destructive techniques, to make necessary critical observations, test, or completing appropriate documentation as required.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects and measures parts using precision measuring equipment to determine conformance to material specifications.
• Prepare and maintain quality verification documentation.
• Studies and interprets sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of parts to determine conformance requirements.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
• Communicates with supervisor, engineers, production control, sales, customers, compliance agencies and other shop personnel for quality and customer related issues.
• Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company ISO Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, some college, technical school, or equivalent
• 3 years of experience or training in a similar role
• Experience in a CNC machine shop is highly preferred
• Up to three (3) years of experience in a heavy manufacturing shop environment, preferably in a process-oriented shop and/or related industry preferred
• Experience with coordinate measuring tools considered an asset

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Preferred prior machine operator experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial processes and traditional quality control methodologies.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer software including, but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Intermediate problem-solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Good organizational and planning skills in order to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Attention to detail

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES'

• Working knowledge of industrial processes and traditional quality control methodologies.
• Intermediate knowledge with computer software to include, but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Entry level customer service skills in managing difficult client, vendor, audit agencies or customer situations by responding promptly to requests.
• Intermediate problem-solving skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Good organizational and planning skills in order to prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

PHYSICAL/NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.