POSITION SUMMARY: This inspection position is a critical member of the Quality and manufacturing team to ensure our customers receive the highest quality product possible.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs final inspection of completed products prior to release for shipment.
• Performs setup verification and first article inspection as assigned in sub-assembly manufacturing areas.
• Utilize and interpret blueprints for product inspection.
• Assist manufacturing employees in maintaining the required quality standards.
• Perform receiving inspection of designated purchased product (as assigned).
• Execute product rejection process for in-process, final and incoming inspection.
• Re-inspect purchased product returns to verify conformance.
• Record internal product nonconformances in the appropriate data collection log.
• Identify nonconforming product according to internal process.
• Assist Quality Engineer and Manufacturing with problem investigation as required.
• Performs system transactions as required for product nonconformance/rejection.
• Support quality problem-solving and investigation as assigned by Quality Engineer or Quality Manager.
• Support company safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 70% proficiency in Blueprint Reading, Gage Inspection, Math and Color Acuity.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Understanding and knowledge of measurement devices preferred (calipers, micrometers, tape measure, reading measurement scale).
• Basic computer knowledge including MS Office and Outlook.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Detailed analytical skills and problem-solving to support product and process investigation.
• Interpersonal interaction with all manufacturing and management team members.
• Ability to Audit processes for compliance.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work regular and overtime schedule established by Supervision.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Regularly prioritize activities based on daily schedules or urgency.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standing / walking for entire shift excluding planned breaks or computer work
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to move objects weighing over 75 lbs. to view critical characteristics during final inspection.
• Able to twist, bend, stoop as needed.
• Exposure to heat, dust, noise, and sudden loud sounds.
• Safety glasses with side shields are required.
• Hearing protection is required in specified areas.
• Specialized training may be required (such as Hi-Lo).

This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.