Key Responsibilities

• Inspection and Verification:

* Conduct inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
* Verify measurements using tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
* Perform first article inspections and document results for approval.

• Documentation:

* Record and maintain inspection results, ensuring accuracy and traceability.
* Generate non-conformance reports (NCRs) for defective materials or products.
* Ensure all documentation aligns with quality assurance protocols and customer requirements.

• Collaboration:

* Communicate inspection results and quality concerns to supervisors and production teams.
* Work closely with the engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.

• Compliance and Safety:

* Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all company quality assurance standards.
* Ensure compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures.
* Participate in 5-S program initiatives to maintain an organized and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: Certification in quality control or inspection, such as ASQ CQI (Certified Quality Inspector).
• 2–5 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Strong understanding of inspection techniques and measurement tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and maintaining quality records.

Soft Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Mathematical and Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret technical data.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel tools and materials.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Moderate to occasionally loud noise levels.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment, including machinery and production equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Salary info:

$22 - $27 / hr