Quality Inspector

Summary

Performs visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of molded components and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and product specifications. Uses various inspection and testing equipment, including gauges, scopes, and other measuring devices, to verify product conformance. Conduct in-process inspections, records inspection results in computer systems, and assist with product containment and evaluation activities when required. Maintains a safe and organized work environment by following established work practices and housekeeping standards.

Safety and Environmental

All employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times and ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at risk. Everyone is personally accountable for his/her own safety as well as their co-workers'. Safety and health is a shared responsibility of everyone in the organization and a condition of employment. We value and expect engagement out of all employees.

Co-workers share the responsibility for doing the right thing for the environment and carrying out the stewardship principles addressed in our Environmental Policy. We will provide the resources necessary to implement this policy, and management will conduct periodic reviews to ensure its ongoing effectiveness.

All employees are expected to support commitments and conform to and follow requirements established in the Grandview Plant's Environmental Policy (ISO 14001) and the Quality Policy (ISO 9001).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform in-process inspections of molded/assembled components per ISO procedures.
• Compare product with part specifications. Verify specified dimensions and perform color match if required.
• Read work orders, test manuals and performance specifications to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used
• Audit production for defective components/finished goods when required. Quarantine product when required.
• Disposition rejected or defective product in accordance with Lead or Manager instructions.
• Generate hold tickets when required for product evaluation.
• Document all inspection information from in-process checks into computer system.
• Collect samples for in-process inspections. Check MIU for correct lot number, color, cavitation, mold number, etc.
• Inspect components and finished goods per ISO procedures to ensure product quality using various inspection equipment. Perform color matches of components if required.
• Verify dimensions of parts. Verify all parts and alignment of parts according to specifications.
• Test functional performance of components/finished products under specified instructions.
• Compare results with specifications and record test data. Analyze test results on defective units to determine extent of failure. Conference with production personnel regarding testing and results.
• Input of data into the Certificate of Analysis, Excel database
• Read work orders and verify that the correct materials are staged and in use. Notify appropriate personnel of any incorrect or nonconforming materials for removal.
• Calibrate test instruments according to specifications.
• Assist in training new hires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow all company work rules, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The position requires the ability to accurately distinguish colors used in production processes, quality inspections, safety indicators, and equipment controls.
• Candidates must be able to pass a color vision assessment.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• One to three months' related experience and/or training
• LANGUAGE SKILLS

Additional information

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentage, and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and sit, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, squat, or crawl.
• The ability to coordinate eyes and hands or fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed.
• Moving fingers to manipulate small objects rapidly and accurately.
• The ability to discriminate between shades of color.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 58 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.