Quality Inspector

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Kett Tool Company has a long standing history in the production and manufacturing of specialty power tools in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1940. From our product line of shears, saws, and nibblers, we provide quality and power to contractors, builders, and manufacturers across a multitude of industries. With over 70 years of experience, we make tools that you will find nowhere else.

Our people and our customers are our priority. Through innovation, service, and a focus on quality we strive to deliver the best product and experience.

We promote an employee‑first culture where you are appreciated, valued, and empowered to work together to promote our corporate mission. The Kett Tool brand and our team stand for integrity, accountability, and impact.

• Are you ready to make an impact? If you challenge yourself to grow and learn every day, we want you.

• Do you want your ideas to promote innovation? If you are excited about improving processes and thinking outside of the box, we want you.

• Are you a team player? If you work well with others and enjoy a collaborative workplace and culture, we want you.

• Do you say what you mean and mean what you say? If you conduct yourself with honesty, integrity, and accountability, we want you.

All full time employees are eligible for our benefits program. Benefit offerings include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Paid Medical Leave Policies
• Education Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life AD&D coverage
• Personal and Vacation Time

Department:
Quality

Reports to:

Quality Engineer

FLSA Status:
Non
- Exempt

The purpose of the Quality Inspector is to perform inspections on incoming, in-process, and final materials/components to verify that such meet required quality specifications.

• Inspect and measure incoming materials/components using established quality standards and documentation for each part
• Inspect and measure start-up and in-process components using established quality standards and documentation for each
• Inspect and measure final components and products using established quality standards and documentation for each part
• Read engineering drawings and instructions to comprehend the quality expectations for the product and supplies
• Approve or reject parts based on quality requirements
• Assist Quality Engineer in performing First Article inspections as needed
• Assist Quality Engineer and other management personnel in identifying in-process or supplier trends
• Assist Quality Engineer and other engineering/management personnel in identifying opportunities for improving processes and procedures related to quality and material flow
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment

• Ability to learn, understand, and effectively apply sampling plans
• Excellent attention to detail with a quality mindset
• Self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to take further technical training in areas required to improve job skills when necessary
• Ability to use a computer or tablet to process transactions
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, industry specifications and work instructions
• Basic knowledge of measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore micrometers, height gauges, etc.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is mostly in a sitting position but will occasionally be required to walk and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and walk.
• Occasionally move up to 100 pounds using a pallet jack.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color…