QA Inspector

Quality Control Inspector

Pay: $25-$30/hour, overtime eligible

Location: Near Saratoga Springs, NY

Schedule: Four-day work week

About the Job

As a Quality Control Inspector , you'll be part of a team crafting transformers and power supplies for industrial products. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring our clients' products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You'll inspect, test, and evaluate materials, components, and finished products to catch defects, deviations from specifications, and other quality issues. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality standards will directly support the manufacturing process and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine the layout and installation of wiring, cables, subassemblies, hardware, and components to detect assembly errors
• Compare assemblies against parts lists to verify correct parts and hardware were used
• Test dials, shafts, and gears to verify freedom of movement
• Trace cables and harness assemblies against cable prints to verify wiring routing and conformance of cable lacing and insulation with manufacturing standards
• Verify plated areas for uniformity and thickness
• Verify the location of bolt and rivet holes using templates, check fixtures, and measuring instruments
• Perform electrical assembly inspection and CCA inspection to IPC and customer specifications
• Examine parts to identify surface defects such as burrs, scratches, and pinholes
• Perform work under occasional supervision, following standard procedures, using judgment to handle exceptions
• Inspect assemblies, subassemblies, and parts for compliance with specifications, blueprints, drawings, and production and inspection manuals
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of materials, parts, and products to confirm conformance to specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Use measurement and testing tools, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and spectrophotometers, to conduct dimensional, visual, and functional inspections
• Document inspection results, defects, and non-conformities accurately using standardized forms, reports, or digital quality management systems
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Contribute to the development and revision of quality control procedures, work instructions, and inspection criteria to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Support quality audits and assessments from internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and customers
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence by actively participating in quality initiatives and projects

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to work full-time
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a US government security clearance; applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled data
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds (reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities)
• Typically moderate noise level in the work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments supporting military or industrial products
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Experience programming and operating portable and stationary Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as production schedules require

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