Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Control Inspector

The overall purpose and general responsibilities of the job.

Is responsible for incoming receiving and inspection, performing quality tests and/or comparisons of manufactured or purchased parts and materials for dimensional accuracy, fit, alignment and functional operation using various measuring instruments and devices; documenting results and findings; and other support related duties as required.

The fundamental duties and tasks that define the job.

1. Conducts incoming receiving inspection of various hardware parts and materials.
2. Performs mechanical and electronic part inspections, machine shop first piece in-process and final inspections.
3. Visually verifies pc board and components by comparing them to print specifications.
4. Uses various measuring tools, such as, micrometers, calipers, steel rules, and height gauges to inspect products, parts and materials and insure they meet established tolerances.
5. Records and maintains file of results and finding of inspections.
6. Prepares vendor rejection notification reports and vendor warning reports as required.
7. Communicates with co-workers and other departments.
8. Performs related duties as assigned.

Provides routine and technical information regarding status of and/or non-compliance of inspected product and materials.

Internal Contacts: Frequent contact with co-workers and other employees from various departments via face-to-face or by telephone.

External Contacts: May communicate with vendors.

Primary responsibility is to inspect parts to specifications and to identify product/part discrepancies for non-conformance.

Follows established guidelines and procedures in performing essential job functions.

Receives general supervision when performing essential job functions.

Working conditions are primarily in an enclosed facility with temperatures controlled by central heat and air conditioning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirements for formal education and job related experience.

Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate; or an equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Utilized in the performance of the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to perform quality control inspections and tests on products and materials
• Ability to use standard inspection measuring instruments and devices
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, prints and engineering documentation
• Ability to record information accurately
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate verbally and in writing

Physical requirements include carrying/lifting 10 to 35 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to use various measuring and testing devices and operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment; subject to standing, stooping, bending, twisting and reaching approximately 85% of the time to perform essential job functions.