Quality Control Inspector

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for verifying that manufactured components meet all specified quality standards by conducting thorough inspections using various measurement tools, ensuring compliance with blueprints and production procedures, and identifying any defects to maintain product quality and prevent further issues on the production line. They also document inspection results and may recommend process adjustments to address quality concerns.

Major Responsibilities

Inspecting parts: 

• Use precision measuring tools like, calipers, micrometers, and gauges to check dimensions and tolerances of machined parts against blueprints and specifications.
• Visually inspect for surface defects, blemishes, and proper finish. 

Quality control procedures: 

• Follow established quality control protocols and inspection plans.
• Perform first article inspections to verify initial production parts meet requirements.
• Comply with all internal and external quality management system audits. 

Documentation and reporting: 

• Record inspection results and document any deviations from specifications.
• Generate detailed inspection reports highlighting quality issues and non-conforming parts.
• Communicate findings to production personnel and quality management.
• Data entry into ERP software 

Customer service: 

• Communicate with customers to resolve problems relating to quality, inspection, returns and rework.
• Coordination of waivers or deviation regarding

Required Qualifications

• 3 years minimum Experience Quality Control Inspector
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tolerances, GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Proficiency in using various precision measuring tools like calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Experience as machinist is an asset
• Excellent attention to the finest details. Ability to identify even minor defects and inconsistencies.
• Familiarity with relevant quality standards and regulations.
• Ability to interpret data, analyze root causes of problems, and propose solutions.
• Material certification tracing and tracking.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety.
• Ability to comply with company’s policies and procedures.
• Able to lift to 50 lbs unassisted.

Physical Requirements & Disadvantages:

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Exposure to natural and environmental elements such as noise, dust, dirt, water, sharp objects, and odors.
• Must be able to bend, twist, kneel, crouch, and stand for over 3 hours at a time.