Inspector - Level 3

Swagelok•Solon, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector performs tasks that assure Swagelok product and process conformance. At Level 3, the associate can assist in developing new processes, recognize and solve most non-routine process problems, and make process improvements that reduce cost or improve quality and delivery. The role involves greater awareness of the overall business and may include interaction with associates in other functional areas, as well as overseeing and assisting with department development. The Inspector must have the physical ability and technical, operational, and judgmental skills to fulfill the role’s responsibilities. The Inspector conducts inspections and applies established quality requirements to product disposition, maintains inspection equipment and records, and communicates quality trends and issues. The position also includes basic training and orientation of other associates and requires safe, efficient work, support for company philosophies and policies, integrity, and active participation in continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and product and process specifications.
Strong math skills.
Ability to work with the inspection team to provide consistent support to manufacturing areas across facilities.
Ability to work between manufacturing facilities as needed.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions and meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Ability to pass a vision acuity test, with or without reasonable accommodation, and sustain effective visual inspection during scheduled shifts using published Swagelok Visual Standards and Standard Work.
Ability to regularly lift 25–35 pounds and occasionally lift 35–50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to handle products and gages, and ability to move throughout the shop floor to gather samples and move parts.
Ability to stand, squat, kneel, bend, and twist as required.
Willingness to work in enclosed or confined spaces, such as a clean room, in some environments.
Accountability, clear and effective communication, teamwork, and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret reports, part prints, quality specifications, and other quality-related documents.
Use various types of inspection equipment.
Analyze statistical process control techniques used in processes.
Physically inspect products to assure conformance.
Understand process flow for internal operations.
Apply statistical sampling plans and operational procedures.
Verify and maintain inspection equipment.
Enter records and documentation in written and electronic form.
Provide unbiased product disposition based on established quality requirements.
Initiate corrective action for issues that could detrimentally affect outgoing quality.
Prioritize work by appropriate means.
Communicate observed quality trends and issues.
Provide basic training and orientation to other associates.
Perform assigned responsibilities safely and efficiently.
Support company philosophies, systems, and policies; demonstrate integrity, participate in continuous improvement initiatives, and act immediately when an unacceptable situation arises.