QC Incoming Inspector -III

About ESS Metron

ESS Metron is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality low and medium voltage power distribution solutions. With over 60 years of experience, we specialize in integrated power distribution centers, custom control products, modular control buildings, and skid-mounted systems built for the most demanding environments. Our team is dedicated to powering the future by delivering innovative, custom-engineered electrical solutions that enable our clients to operate reliably every day.

As a rapidly growing company, ESS Metron serves a diverse range of market segments including Utilities, Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater, Transportation, Government, Data Centers, Alternative Energy, and Commercial Construction. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of power distribution through cutting-edge technology and exceptional service.

ESS Metron prides itself on offering very competitive salaries and benefits while providing a company culture that emphasizes teamwork, business and personal growth, and a competitive spirit where making money and enjoying your work are not mutually exclusive.

The QC Inspection Technician plays a critical role in ensuring that all parts, assemblies, and finished products meet ESS Metron's rigorous quality standards and specifications. Working within the Quality Assurance department, this role is responsible for conducting inspections, documenting nonconformances, and supporting continuous improvement efforts across the production floor. This role is structured across three levels — QC Inspection Technician I, II, and III — allowing individuals to grow their skills and advance their careers as they deepen their expertise in quality control and manufacturing inspection.

• Perform all duties in a safe manner and promote a "Safety First" mentality across the team.
• Manage all incoming inspections for parts and equipment, including visual and functional testing.
• Perform quality checks on all incoming received parts and document any deficiencies, damage, or concerns.
• Perform electrical and mechanical functional tests on all received parts to confirm that no damage was sustained during shipping and record results on appropriate reports.
• Coordinate with the receiving team to ensure proper labeling is documented on packaging, verifying that received parts meet Quality Standards.
• Perform basic dimensional inspections on parts using micrometers, calipers, feeler gauges, etc. to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Create nonconformance reports for parts that do not meet product specifications.
• Inform appropriate management and production team members of rejected parts.
• Escalate and report all non-compliances identified across inspection points to QA management in a timely manner.
• Begin to learn the in-line production checklist procedures for product lines of the business.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Perform all duties in a safe manner and promote a "Safety First" mentality across the team.
• Responsible for managing all quality pass and fail decision points for in-process and finished products, including fabricated material and assemblies.
• Perform quality checks in department to verify that product meets company standard and specification.
• Perform verification of assembled parts by conducting torque checks and other industry or customer-specific measurements to ensure they meet standard.
• Perform visual inspections of assembled products or subassemblies to identify any potential assembly defects.
• Perform dimensional inspections on parts using micrometers, calipers, feeler gauges, etc. to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Create nonconformance reports for parts that do not meet product specifications.
• Inform appropriate management and production team members of rejected parts.
• Complete first article logs and properly save them to the Quality tracking system.
• Assigned as needed for essential duties of QC Inspection Technician I to support business priorities.
• Escalate and report all non-compliances identified across inspection points to QA management in a timely manner.
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