Inspector

Dodge Industrial•Middlebury, CT

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing products. The Inspector will operate handling equipment, verify quantities, perform detailed quality inspections using various tools, review certifications, maintain records, and prepare shipments. This position requires a keen eye for detail, proficiency with inspection tools and computer systems, and the ability to work independently.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality inspection, warehouse, shipping, or receiving environment.
Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and inspection requirements.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments and inspection tools.
Ability to review certifications and verify compliance to engineering and customer requirements.
Proficient computer skills including data entry and use of ERP systems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with mechanical components, or bearings preferred.
Experience using ERP systems such as AS400 preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other handling equipment to unload and transport products throughout the facility.
Organize and stage incoming products by family and customers.
Verify received quantities against packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.
Process receiving transactions within the AS400 system and maintain accurate inventory records.
Select representative samples from incoming orders for inspection in accordance with company procedures and inspection plans.
Perform quality inspection using calipers, micrometers, plug gages, thread gages, pin gages, and other appropriate inspection tools.
Verify product dimensions, thread characteristics, part markings, and other engineering requirements.
Review certifications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications, including: Material certifications, Heat treatment certifications, Plating and coating certifications, Special process certifications, Supplier quality documentation.
Record inspection results and maintain inspection records in company systems and databases.
Generate inspection reports, receiving documentation, shipping records, and other forms as required.
Communicate quality concerns, discrepancies, and non-conformances to Engineering, and Quality personnel.
Repackage inspected products and maintain product identification and traceability throughout the inspection process.
Prepare customer shipments by packaging, labeling, and verifying parts for shipment.
Build and secure pallets or skids for outbound shipments.
Coordinate shipments with carriers and ensure shipping documentation is complete and accurate.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.