Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector Position

Gradall Industries takes great pride in being a top employer in the Tuscarawas County area for more than four generations. As a company, we are dedicated to building an outstanding team of professionals who work hard, take pride in their work, and contribute to a positive, respectful workplace culture. If you share these values and want to be part of a growing company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Gradall is currently hiring for a Quality Inspector position. If you have relevant experience as a Quality Inspector and you meet the requirements listed below, please apply today for consideration.

Position Summary:

A successful incumbent in this position will inspect all Gradall Industries parts, including manufactured parts and purchased parts, to determine if they meet quality standards.

Pay - IAM member starts at $26.23 to Top Rate of $29.77

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Perform complex work to very close tolerance requiring high accuracy and quality
• Responsible for setting up or checking the work of others
• Ensure flow of work is maintained in a timely manner
• Use appropriate gauging to inspect machined, welded and assembled parts
• Use shop math to determine geometric dimensions and tolerance
• Use advanced automated measuring equipment (eg coordinate measuring machines –cmm; Faro Arm; Mahr Form; profile tester; hardness testers; surface profilometer)
• Use judgement to plan and perform unusual and difficult work where only general instructions are available
• Perform an extensive and accurate layout of parts needing machined
• Build low volume parts on the layout tables for weld assembly
• Inspect preparation for paint and final paint of all parts and completed machines
• Check and inspect parts to blueprint specifications according to recognized inspection practices
• Provides support for new & less experienced employees by demonstrating the correct and safe way to perform job duties, answering job-related questions, sharing relevant knowledge, and assisting with on-the-job training as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
• Ability to perform complex work to very close tolerance requiring high accuracy and quality
• Ability to set up or check the work of others
• Ability to ensure flow of work is maintained in a timely manner
• Ability to use appropriate gauging to inspect machined, welded and assembled parts
• Ability to use shop math to determine geometric dimensions and tolerance
• Ability to use advanced automated measuring equipment (eg coordinate measuring machines –cmm; Faro Arm; Mahr Form; profile tester; hardness testers; surface profilometer)
• Ability to use judgement to plan and perform unusual and difficult work where only general instructions are available
• Ability to perform extensive and accurate layout of parts needing machined
• Ability to build low volume parts on the layout tables for weld assembly
• Ability to inspect preparation for paint and final paint of all parts and completed machines
• Ability to check and inspect parts to blueprint specifications according to recognized inspection practices
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of manual dexterity with close visual attention for sustained periods of time
• Ability to use and understand simple formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications and diagrams
• Knowledge of and application of the theory of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing
• Ability to use and understand complicated drawings, specifications, charts and tables
• Ability to perform basic math operations involving whole numbers, decimals and fractions
• Ability to use shop math, basic and advanced
• Ability to understand and convert Rockwell and Brinell readings
• Knowledge of warranty procedure and use inspection knowledge to inspect and process all warranty and service returns
• Knowledge of the procedures to process and receive all parts on inspection at receiving
• Knowledge of GMS and safety systems to ensure compliance.
• Quality is a shared responsibility at Gradall. Employees are expected to be familiar with the company's Quality Policy, actively support continuous improvement efforts, and understand how their work helps uphold our quality standards.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of applied trade training (vocational education)
• At least 1 year of working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment

Working Conditions:

Work performed primarily in heavy manufacturing environment requiring frequent walking in and around a non-climate controlled metal manufacturing plant.

Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust and fumes (rarely to the point of being objectionable).

Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting may be required to meet production scheduling activities.

Why should you work at Gradall?

• Competitive wages
• Generous Benefits package including
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Sick and Accident Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401k Retirement Plan
• Opportunities for training and development
• Advancement Opportunities

Gradall is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.