Final Inspector

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard for process control, automation, safety, and reliability equipment and service. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff, all with the goal of exceeding customer expectations.

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Pressure Management
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation

• Perform final inspections of outbound assemblies, repairs, shelf picks, and customer orders in accordance with approved procedures and sampling plans.
• Schedule and prioritize inspections to support operational and shipment requirements without compromising quality.
• Verify product identity, quantity, configuration, condition, tagging, documentation, packaging, and customer requirements.
• Approve conforming products for shipment and stop, hold, or segregate products that do not meet requirements.
• Document nonconformances and coordinatetimelyresolution with Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Quality.
• Support customer witness inspections when required.
• Inspect purchased machined mounting parts and returned material, when assigned, in accordance with applicable procedures.

• Review, investigate, reconcile, and approve cycle count results in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with stock checks, inventory corrections, and resolution of recurring inventory discrepancies.
• Recommend corrective actions that improve inventory accuracy and process discipline.

• Maintain calibration records andmonitordue dates for inspection, measuring, and test equipment.
• Coordinate calibration activities and confirm equipment used for inspection remains within calibration requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready inspection and calibration records.

• Compile and distribute the monthly inspection report and maintain agreed quality metrics.
• Identify recurring defects and support root cause analysis, corrective action, and defect-prevention activities.
• Assist with inspection procedures, work instructions, quality audits, and employee training as assigned.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate quality documentation.
• Promote adherence to company quality management system requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in quality, manufacturing, mechanical technology, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in industrial inspection, manufacturing, assembly, repair, warehouse operations, or quality assurance preferred.
• Experience with final inspection, inventory control or cycle counting, and calibration records preferred.
• Experience with valves, instrumentation, regulators, or similar industrial products is desirable but not required.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications, work instructions, assembly manuals, and basic technical drawings.
• Ability to safely use applicable inspection, measuring, diagnostic, and material-handling equipment in accordance with training and authorization.
• Ability to identify nonconforming conditions and make independent hold or release decisions within established authority.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, recordkeeping, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Customer-focused communication skills and the ability to learn a broad portfolio of valves, instrumentation, regulators, and related industrial products.
• Working proficiency with ERP systems, electronic records, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to work nonstandard hours or after hours when required.

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