Incoming Inspector - Quality 1st Shift

STOW Group•Adairsville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Incoming Inspector is responsible for quality inspection of incoming and shipping goods and sharing knowledge among all employees across the different production departments at stow. The role supports the Q&E system and ensures compliance with agreements, standards, and procedures. The position requires motivating and ensuring that all incoming parts are in accordance with stow QSHE standards, and that all work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner. The role also promotes a Lean mindset and continuous improvement, ensuring that all activities and processes comply with QSHE standards, policies, work instructions, and local legislation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience in steel fabrication, roll forming, structural steel, or welded racking manufacturing is highly preferred.
Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
Proficient in using precision measuring instruments, especially calipers and micrometers.
Strong understanding of dimensional tolerances and quality inspection methods.
Knowledge of welded steel fabrication inspection is preferred.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and inspection documentation.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with multiple departments.

Nice To Haves

Blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.
Experience inspecting roll formed steel products.
Experience inspecting welded steel assemblies and pallet racking components.

Responsibilities

Quality control of receiving goods according to the blueprint and recording it.
Verify dimensions using precision measuring equipment including: Digital and dial calipers, Micrometers, Tape measures, Height gauges, Combination squares, Go/No-Go gauges.
Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials.
Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records.
Work with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
Maintain calibration awareness of inspection equipment.
Quality and quantity checks of shipping goods.
Support Quality Specialist with sorts of suspect materials.
Report (send to the Incoming Operator & Quality Specialist colleague and the Quality Department Manager).
Monitoring controls in case of non-conformities: Draft an internal complaint in case of non-conformities / NCRs.
In case of non-conformities, pass on the necessary information to the Quality Administrator.
Measurement equipment inventory and calibration: Prepare an inventory of measuring tools → calibration.
Assist with calibrations carried out by external companies: Collect measuring devices.
Evaluate and communicate results.
Follow up on actions.
Follow general safety instructions.
Wearing and using PPE is mandatory (work clothing, high-visibility vest and/or jacket, safety shoes, safety knife).
Report hazardous situations.
Keep the quality office and the Q-Zone tidy and clean.
Dispose of waste in the appropriate waste containers.