Job Description

Position Summary: 

Responsible for performing inspections and testing in accordance with TPI and customer-specific requirements, identifying non-conforming materials, and participating in problem-solving processes to improve quality or production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Performs inspection and testing defined by TPI Quality Instructions and customer specific requirements.
•    Identifies non-conforming materials or products, create Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) in QMS tablets.
•    Supports other teams on all inspections and communicate properly (via radio, email, etc)
•    Provides direction, support, and training to new associates. 
•    Verifies that repairs done to the product are in conformance with the approved methods.
•    Basic interpretation of engineering drawings, diagrams and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
•    Strives to improve quality or enhance production by participating in problem solving process.
•    Maintain neat and accurate inspection records (checklists, record logs, etc.), as required.
•    Use gages like Vernier Caliper, Tape Measures, Depth Gages etc. 
•    5S management in quality tools and maintain calibrations of the gauges of his/her area.
•    Obtains quality forms/packet and enters data electronically as required.
•    Reconciles final inspection documentation for release of product.(green tag process)
•    Other duties as assigned.

Education/ Experience:
•    High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
•    Minimum of one (1) year quality control experience in a manufacturing environment
•    Ability to maintain safe work environment.
•    Familiarity with measurement and test equipment 
•    Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.
•    Capability to read and interpret basic drawings and to perform basic math.
•    Computer proficiency including MS Office (Preferred) 
•    High attention to detail
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
•    Adapt to working different shifts and overtime, (being called in on days off)

Physical Skills and Abilities:

Candidates must be willing and able to work:
•    In an industrial environment where there will be exposure to elevated high heat and humidity, fiberglass dust, and hazardous chemicals.
•    In a safety-sensitive, demanding, detail oriented, deadline driven environment that requires simultaneous handling of multiple priorities. 
•    Independently and as a member of a team. 
•    May be required to work up to a 12-hour shift.

Candidates must be capable of safely and efficiently performing the following tasks:
•    Work from verbal and /or written work instructions.
•    Lifting and carrying up to 25-50lbs.
•    Frequent use of manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools.
•    Frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, ladder and stair climbing and occasional crawling, twisting, and lying.
•    Frequent reaching and repetitive manipulation of hands for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.
•    Wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, protective garments, and respirators.