Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Dynavac is in search of an experienced Quality Inspector to join our team at our Hingham, MA location.  The person in this role examines incoming, in-process products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.  Overall, the Quality Inspector examines products according to customer and company requirements, following blueprints, specific job specifications, and oral and other written specifications.  The role reports to Dynavac's Quality Manager.

The successful candidate will have solid experience in an ISO 9001:2015 or similar Quality Management System.  

Dynavac is an engineering and manufacturing company located in Hingham MA with an additional facility in Rockland MA.  We design and build custom high vacuum process capital equipment for a range of applications that include aerospace testing and thin film coatings.

Day shift schedule.

Pay range: $25-$30 per hour based on experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Plans inspection procedures, following specifications and using knowledge gained by experience.
• Conduct inspections of incoming materials, in-process items, and finished products.
• Use precision measuring instruments and testing equipment to verify product dimensions and quality.
• Accepts or rejects finished items.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data or results into quality databases.
• Identify and report non-conformities and work with production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Supports on strengthening the Quality Management System of Dynavac.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in quality control or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as an inspector or quality control technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production teams.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and report generation.
• Familiar with metal fabrication, and welding.

BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly rate within the posted range; dependent upon skills and experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance are available with a generous company share of premium cost.
• Generous match to Health Savings Account.
• Retirement savings plan with a match.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal (includes sick time) and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

· None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The employee works in an open shop environment with no air conditioning and is seasonally exposed to heat.  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.