Quality Inspector; Fort Wayne

Job Title

Quality Inspector (Fort Wayne, IN) at Ottenweller Company, Inc.

• Visually inspect and/or measure a pre‑determined sampling of parts prior to receiving them into inventory and create an electronic record of inspection activities.
• Evaluate parts for adherence to dimensional and esthetic requirements using engineering drawings or inspection plans.
• Use basic measurement tools (digital calipers, protractors, digital film thickness gauges, etc.) to verify dimensional characteristics.
• Analyze esthetic characteristics visually, comparing to a physical standard or to a specification description.
• Inspect incoming parts/material (and in‑process parts when necessary).
• Check‑in, quarantine, and alert all interested parties of rejected parts returned by customers.
• Assist the Quality Team in analysis and rework of returned product.
• Maintain an assortment of measurement tools dedicated to the incoming inspection area/process.
• Audit purchased components in inventory for condition, count accuracy, and contamination.
• Approve or reject parts; tag approved parts for receiving and place rejected parts in a non‑conforming cage; notify supervision of non‑conformity.
• Operate the computer to track parts and enter data.

• High school diploma or GED; or one year of inspection and/or manufacturing experience with knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (whole numbers, common fractions, decimals).
• Apply mathematical skills to problem‑solving situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at varying intervals throughout the work day.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance
• Industries:
  Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Fort Wayne, IN