Job Description

Quality Inspector - Mid Shift / 10am - 6:30pm

Mueller is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, and we currently have an opening for a Quality Inspector.

The primary function of the person filling this position is to perform part, process, and system audits as well as inspecting incoming and outgoing shipments of product to ensure adherence to the Mueller operating procedures, guidelines, and specifications. Daily documentation, interpretation and reporting of those findings to the appropriate management function will be required. Overtime and Weekends will be required according to general production schedules.

Job Responsibilities:

· Conduct system and/or process audits in the different areas of the Plant as specified by Management to determine conformance to specifications. Areas to audit include, but are not limited to, all production, machining, inventory and shipping areas.

· Conduct the Receiving Inspection function on items purchased from outside vendors to determine conformance to specifications.

· Testing of parts and products received

· Conduct gauge calibration activities as needed and maintain computerized gauge calibration system.

· Analyze product complaints from Customers for determination of failure and report findings to Supervisor, Quality Manager, and Customer Service as needed.

· Assist all engineering functions as required regarding product testing, fixture building, identification of MRO purchased items, special projects and development of QC systems.

· Any other quality function management deems necessary

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

· Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

· Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds.

· Specific vision requirements include close vision and color vision.

· Ability to use power tools, air tools and other vibratory tools.

· Ability to work from a standing position for extended periods of time.

· Ability to work around hot heavy machinery

· Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold)

Education & Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Must have good written and oral communication skills.

· Associate's degree or comparable training and experience. Previous experience in inspections in a manufacturing environment a plus. Familiarity with Blueprints, Specifications, and Microsoft Office Software.