Quality Control Associate- 2nd Shift

Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products, trusted nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality team member with manufacturing experience to support our production operations. This role is well-suited for individuals who take pride in precision, accuracy, and consistency and who understand the importance of maintaining high-quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

While we provide on-the-job training, prior experience in manufacturing and a strong attention to detail are highly valued, along with a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a long-term career with the company.
Benefits
Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Objectives:

• Ensure compliance with all Merit Brass quality standards, control plans and quality management system requirements
• Uphold the Merit Brass mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the fundamentals as published
• Maintain a professional, ethical, and respectful attitude while exercising teamwork

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections of cut-blanks, stamped and threaded nipples according to specifications during the manufacturing stages
• Perform first piece inspections and approve manufacturing set-ups
• Perform final inspections of washed nipples according to documented processes
• Communicates timely and regularly on any required adjustments to manufacturing supervisors
• Inspect, measure, and document special orders (as needed) prior to packaging
• Perform inspections of Merit purchased products according to the defined criteria and measurements using standard physical and mechanical gages
• Accurately maintains documentation of traceability information and the results of inspections and testing
• Strive to achieve Merit Brass production metrics, including reduced errors, on-time delivery, accuracy, and customer service in a cost-effective manner
• Ensure work areas and operations conform to safety requirements and are hazard-free

Requirements:

• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent education
• Experience in manufacturing inspection of parts with tight tolerance
• Proficient use of basic inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.
• Ability to learn raw material and manufactured product identification numbers
• Must demonstrate great attention to detail
• Capable of identifying small, very fine imperfections/surface flaws in material
• Basic computer knowledge and math skills (adding/subtracting whole numbers/fractions, decimals, etc.)
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing information
• Ability to work individually and/or with others as a team member to continuously improve our company
• Excellent work habits, including punctuality, attendance, and work ethic
• Standing/bending for entire shift; capable of lifting 50 lbs. continuously and 70 lbs. occasionally from floor-level; pushing and pulling order carts that could weigh up to 150 lbs.
• Moving and lifting full lengths of pipe (12 to 24 feet in length)
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.