Quality Inspector

Objective


The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying the daily integrity and quality of Unarco manufactured products by performing routine inspections of products in all departments. Ensure the quality management systems are being followed as intended, and if there are product deviations, that they are reported in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Analyze production schedule to see if there are any "high risk" parts being manufactured in any departments for the day.

Inspect and evaluate raw material, WIP, and finished goods as necessary to ensure products are within defined specification limits. If there are no defined specification limits, work with necessary parties to help develop appropriate specification limits.

Consistently and accurately use measurement tools including, but not limited to calipers, micrometers, tape measures, protractors, squares, levels, etc.

Enter data to track the quality performance of various departments and machinery.


Send out emails to appropriate supervisors and plant management to ensure deviations from expectations are corrected.

Develop and maintain Quality Forms, SOPs, and documentation as needed.


Assist in formulating and tracking quality Key Performance Indicators to statistically reflect department performance.


Complete assignments and projects with minimal supervision.

Comply with both internal company safety expectations as well as OSHA Safety and Health rules.

Treats other with respect, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity, upholds organizational values and works ethically.


Meets all deadlines.

Follows policies and procedures.

Ability to work without close supervision.

Must be able to work as a member of the team.

Must be able to work scheduled shift as well as overtime & weekends as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic computer skills, MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Moderate to advanced experience in Excel or other database software to include report generation, pivot tables, charts, etc. **This position will begin through a staffing company**.

Ability to complete required paperwork

Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings

Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language

Self-starter and a team player

Must be able to understand verbal and written directives

Must have manual dexterity skills

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Monitors own work to ensure quality

Understanding of racking systems and components that they are made of

Must be able to inspect parts for conformance

Capable of using personal time management skills to ensure tasks are completed according to a schedule.

Education and/or Experience


High School Diploma or GED preferred

Minimum of 1 year in related work experience


Knowledge of Unarco products and key quality attributes.

Knowledge about the Unarco production processes in the facility and how they affect product quality.

Reasoning Ability


Ability to deal with non-standardized situations on as daily basis.

Ability to compare a part in the manufacturing environment to a drawing pulled from Infor ERP XA.

Ability to carry out one to four step instructions

Ability to deductively problem solve

Ability to apply general math in problem solving

Ability to retain focus on two to three tasks simultaneously

Ability to deal with standardized productions situations with occasional or minor variables

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively, at a reasonable rate, during the work day. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb a ladder, sit, use hands or fingers, handle or feel, talk and hear.


The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms including overhead, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


The employee must have a reasonable range of motion and strength of all extremities and spinal segments as determined by a physical exam.


Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection must be used at all times. We are not a climate-controlled facility; therefore, summer heat and winter cold are conditions that should be expected.