Job Description

Quality Inspector 

REPORTS TO: Director of Quality 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The Quality Inspector will be responsible for maintaining quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished projects. The inspector will also be responsible for recording quality results. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma or GED preferred 

• Experience using quality tools (tape measure, caliper, square, etc.) 

PRINCIPLE OBJECTIVES: 

• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials 

• Approve in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor 

• Approve finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work 

• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database 

• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and maintaining calibration to an international standard; calling for repairs 

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations 

• Maintain a safe, clean, positive work environment always 

• Assist in all manufacturing operations as needed 

SKILLS AND EXPECTATIONS:  

• Must be detail-oriented 

• Understanding of production and plant processes 

• Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement 

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions 

• Ability to work in a team 

• Ability to lift heavy equipment, to bend, and to stand or walk for long periods of time 

• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)  

• Demonstrate accuracy in analyzing information, research result reporting, and documentation 

• Exhibit an ability to read and utilize precision measurement equipment 

• Show continual improvement by participating in educational opportunities, including both personal and professional development