Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Quality Inspector

Department: Quality

Reports To: Quality Manager

Shift Days/Hours: 8 hr. shifts (Mon-Fri) 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Must be willing and able to work Mandatory OT on off days as necessary.

Starting Pay: $21.17 per hour.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process (Fabrication) production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs.
• Maintain files in the Quality Assurance Department.
• Performs Mechanical Pull tests. Understand and coordinate operation of optical comparator.
• Maintains Die and Fabrication Print files within the quality office.
• Performs hardness & length measurement checks per SOI 82-05-01.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.
• Any additional quality-related information that may be required in the performance of inspection. Work independently and as part of a team.
• Assist other personnel and perform other duties as required per supervisor.
• Inform the Supervisor of any equipment problems or any other problems.
• Work in a safe manner always wearing all required Proper Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a clean, clutter-free workstation.
• Able to participate in a collaborative environment.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Accepts feedback from the Team Leader to ensure the bundles meet safety standards.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Perform Mechanical (Pull) tests on the Tensile Machine and report findings to the Customer when requested.
• Maintain all Quality Assurance tools.
• Verify that all inspection tools are calibrated and functioning properly.
• Perform Quality Audits for receiving in-process and outgoing material.
• Review Inspection Reports to ensure the accuracy of information.
• Understand and coordinate the operation of the optical comparator.
• Assist the Extrusion Department in quality inspections when required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and always without air conditioning.

What You Will Need:

• Able to read and understand inspection tools. (Micrometers, calipers, comparator).
• Able to use Webster Hardness Tester.
• HS Diploma/GED
• Must also pass a skills-based test.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail-oriented.
• Must pass a company background check and drug screen.

What You'll Love About Us:

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
• We're People Leaders
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Benefits:
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental, Life, 401 K
• Tuition Reimbursement