Inspector - Level 3

Swagelok Company•Solon, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector performs tasks that assure Swagelok product and process conformance. This Level 3 role requires the physical ability, technical skills, operational knowledge, and judgment needed to carry out inspection responsibilities. The Inspector can assist with 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 broader awareness of the business, interaction with associates in other functional areas, and may include overseeing and assisting with department development. The Inspector performs inspections and related work in a safe and efficient manner, supports company philosophies, systems, and policies, and actively participates in continuous improvement. The position is based in Solon and is listed for the second shift. Work may require movement among manufacturing facilities and, in some environments, work in enclosed or confined spaces such as a clean room.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of manufacturing prints and product or process specifications.
Strong math skills.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the 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 the scheduled shift using Swagelok Visual Standards and Standard Work.
Ability to lift 25–35 pounds regularly and 35–50 pounds occasionally.
Manual dexterity to handle products and gauges, 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.
Ability to work between manufacturing facilities as needed.
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 product 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 disposition of products based on established quality requirements.
Initiate corrective action for issues that could detrimentally affect outgoing quality.
Prioritize work by appropriate means.
Convey information about 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 by displaying integrity, actively participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and acting immediately when an unacceptable situation arises.
Assist in developing new processes and make process improvements that reduce cost or improve quality and delivery.
Interact with associates in other functional areas and potentially oversee and assist with department development.