Quality Inspector B

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh non-aerostat raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications; evaluates documentation, performs laboratory procedures, measures process performance, records data and prepares reports. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. Level B is an inspector competent to perform all areas of practice with modest supervision and support – a Level B inspector can handle back shift, off-day or remote site shift semi-independently where immediate access to higher quality assurance authority is unavailable.

Working

Procedure:

• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Attach or mark identification onto products or containers
• Record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• Detect and correct (or report) errors or omissions in inspection/test data or records
• Using a calculator or computer for assistance, correctly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; determine averages, percents, minimums and maximums; assess conditions of less-than, greater-than and equal-to; understand decimal places/precision

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Read blueprints
• Read and understand procedures and work instructions
• Read specifications
• Read technical drawings
• Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Conduct performance testing
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• Inspect manufactured products or materials
• Assess consistency of production quality

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

• Maintain safe work environment
• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• Monitor work to enforce standards

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

• Distinguish colors of lights and objects
• Appreciate attributes of paint and coatings
• Grade, classify, or sort products according to specifications
• Recognize characteristics of solid raw materials (alloys/metals, plastics, wood)
• Sort manufacturing materials or products
• Understand engineering data or reports
• Understand measuring and monitoring devices
• Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals

Additional job duties include the following:

• Successfully complete training for and work to technical standards required by the work including AWS or IPC
• Recognize and avoid energy storage device and other hazards associated with electro‑mechanical work and stop/report if unsafe
• Obtain Purchase Order (and any data package) or Manufacturing Order of items to inspect
• Obtain correct revisions and complete copies of drawings and specifications governing items to be inspected
• Determine the required amount and extent of inspection/test required from sampling plans and procedures
• Inspect items and record results as conformance or non‑conformance
• Red‑tag and segregate non‑conforming items until released by proper authority
• Report inspection results to stakeholders and supervision
• Stop work and notify supervisors when…