Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products, trusted by customers nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a  Quality Inspector  at our  Cleveland, OH  location. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and grow with our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career.

Objectives : 

• Ensures Merit Brass quality standards and expectations are met or exceeded all the time  
• Upholds the Merit Brass corporate mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the core values as published  
• Maintains a professional, ethical and respectful attitude while exercising teamwork  

Responsibilities 

• Perform in-process inspections of cut-blanks, stamped and threaded nipples according to specifications during the manufacturing stages  
• Perform inspections of pipe intended for use in production, confirms that it meets or exceeds the specifications required by industrial standards; Tracking measurements with heat numbers for traceability 
• Perform first piece inspections and approve manufacturing set-ups  
• Perform final inspections of washed nipples according to documented processes  
• Utilizes rulers, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and PMI equipment to assure material is within specifications  
• Communicates timely and regularly on any required adjustments to manufacturing supervisors  
• Perform inspections of Merit purchased products according to the defined criteria and measurements using standard physical and mechanical gages  
• Accurately maintains documentation of traceability information and the results of inspections and testing  
• Serve as a resource and content expert to team members; information regarding quality trends of production orders and pipe manufacturers  
• Works with other quality personnel to ensure proper paperwork is completed 
• Advocates the spirit of teamwork and personal accountability in the performance of other duties and responsibilities as requested by the department supervisor 
• Ensures work areas and operations conform to safety requirements and are hazard free  
• Performs other duties as assigned  

Requirements : 

• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent education; strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Previous experience with a background in manufacturing or inspection preferred 
• Ability to use and read basic inspection tools such as rulers, scales, micrometers, calipers, etc. 
• Ability to learn raw material and manufactured product identification numbers 
• Must demonstrate great attention to detail 
• Capable of identifying small very fine imperfections / surface flaws in material 
• Basic computer knowledge and math skills (adding/subtracting whole numbers/fractions, decimals, etc.) 
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing information 
• Ability to work individually and/or with others as a team member to continuously improve our company 
• Excellent work habits including punctuality, attendance, and work ethic 
• Standing / bending for entire shift; capable of lifting 50–70 lbs. occasionally from floor-level; pushing and pulling order carts that could weigh up to 150 lbs. 
• Moving, and lifting full lengths of pipe (12 to 24 feet in length) 
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Benefits :
Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

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