Quality Inspector

Position Title

QC Inspector 1

Line Quality

Non-Exempt, Direct Approved By:
Human Resources

Reports To:

Manufacturing Supervisor

Positions Supervised:
None

The Quality Assurance Inspector 1 examines products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.

• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and physical tests; communicating required adjustments, issues, or trends.
• Approves finished goods by confirming specifications; conducting visual and physical tests; returning products for re‑work; confirming re‑work.
• During the inspection process, the Inspector may engage in preassembly‑preparatory work such as cleaning the housing, removing excess adhesives, degreasing nuts and screws, and greasing O‑rings and seal rings.
• During visual inspection, the Inspector looks for abnormalities such as dents, missing parts, and general integrity of the product; checks for minor cosmetic issues such as scratches, nicks, switch operations, and general workmanship.
• Visually inspect holographic image, glass components and housing by evaluating surface quality.
• Physically inspect holographic image, glass components and housing to ensure every component falls within tolerance dictated by specifications and customer requirements.
• During inspection, holographic image, glass components and/or housing may require cleaning of smudges, removal of dust or debris, and/or minor re‑work.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re‑work and waste, and inputting data into the quality database. When defects are found, the Inspector notifies supervisor and senior QC Inspectors and helps analyze and correct production problems.
• Perform image inspection using a computer‑based high‑accuracy measurement system to inspect the holographic image for image brightness.
• Pack, label, and scan throughout in‑process production.
• Dress appropriately for the position; remain well‑groomed.
• Consistently arrive on time and ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings on time.
• Follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for one's actions, keep commitments, commit to long hours when necessary, complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to assure quality.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
• Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Assist with production/assembly work as directed by supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0‑2 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent

• Ability to work on a team and collaborate with others
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions 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 regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Visual acuity unaided or corrected 20/30 at a distance of 14 inches with at least one eye
• Pass depth perception test with a minimum rating of 4
• Pass color perception test

Specific vision acuity abilities required by this job shall be tested by medically trained and qualified personnel and adhere to the company's work rule, "Visual Acuity."

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