Quality Control​/Assurance

Job Summary

Conducts visual and mechanical inspections of incoming materials, parts, and packaged goods as well as in-process inspections of current work orders to ensure that products meet established standards. Identifies items out of standard and reports results to quality and manufacturing leadership.

Essential Job Functions*

• Inspects Incoming Shipments by performing destructive and nondestructive inspection on incoming product to ensure it meets established requirements; and, identifying and reporting products that does not meet established requirements.
• Inspects In-Process Work Orders by conducting in-process inspection of production during the workday to ensure product meets established requirements; performing outgoing audits to ensure orders comply with established requirements; verifying products upon change-over to ensure correctness of the production run and that product meets established requirements; and, identifying and reporting products that do not meet established requirements.
• Records data on supplies, equipment, and products by maintaining and adjusting various instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy of the measurements taken using the equipment; maintaining records of accuracy; maintaining a log of items identified as out of tolerance to established requirements; and monitoring supply levels and reports when supplies need to be ordered.
• Analyzes data to make recommendations for changes to supplies / procedures by analyzing data to determine if there are trends relating to nonconformance with established requirements; and, interacting with other departments as necessary to resolve quality issues.
• Safety by maintaining a clean and organized work environment; following safety policies and procedures; and reporting unsafe conditions to Supervisor.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma.
• Knowledge of quality and manufacturing processes.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong math and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications; ability to use inspection tools and equipment.
• Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with other departments in problem resolution.

Operational Equipment

• Uses destructive and non-destructive inspection equipment, instruments, and gages to perform work.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Quality Control:
Fast-paced, standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Quality Control:
Medium, lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 70 lbs.

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