Mechanical Quality Inspector

Prince Industries•Batavia, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector inspects materials and products for conformance to blueprint specifications and develops, applies, and maintains company and customer quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products. The role performs receiving, first-article, and final inspections; identifies defects; verifies gauges and measurement instruments; and documents inspection results. The position works under direct supervision and may direct workers engaged in measuring and testing products or assist production personnel as instructed by the Quality Manager. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by a supervisor, including department transfers to meet production needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
More than 3 years of experience in inspection or related machine operation.
Demonstrated experience applying GD&T principles to measure work pieces and assign appropriate gauges.
Ability to recognize and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, inspection materials, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with supervisors and all levels of the company as related to job duties.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform advanced mathematics related to a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret assembly and production blueprints.
Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in inspection and quality control.
Knowledge of company quality and production standards and familiarity with relevant ISO procedures.
Proficiency with basic inspection measurement equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators, thread gauges, plug gauges, indicators, and handheld CMMs.
Attention to detail and ability to visually identify discrepancies in parts and blueprints.
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing or walking for much of an 8–10-hour shift, lifting, pushing, or pulling materials, and working around shop conditions.
Close vision of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience, apprenticeship, or formal training.
Degree or certification in a related field.

Responsibilities

Measure parts using instruments and gauges for receiving, first-article, and final inspections.
Identify defects or discrepancies and report them to the Quality Manager as needed.
Follow designated safety procedures for the assigned work area.
Use production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities with precision and accuracy.
Follow procedures for disposition of discrepant material, including the DMR/RMA process.
Compute unspecified dimensions and other data, such as variances, as needed.
Direct workers engaged in measuring and testing products when required.
Tabulate data concerning materials, products, process quality, and part reliability.
Verify the accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments and report discrepancies to the Quality Manager.
Check parts against blueprint specifications, including dimensions and tolerances such as GD&T.
Compare products with parts lists or sample models to verify assembly completion.
Use statistical process control techniques when required.
Use an ERP system, such as Epicor, for data entry or inquiries in accordance with company guidelines.
Reject defective parts and document the defect on the appropriate paperwork or tag.
Read blueprints and Job Travelers for dimensions, tolerances, work centers, outside services, finished operations, and machining quantities.
Follow Prince quality certifications and relevant procedures, including ISO requirements.
Complete job-related paperwork, such as tags and inspection reports, accurately and promptly.
Transport finished materials manually or with a pallet jack to the area indicated in the Job Traveler.
Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
Work cooperatively with department personnel and coworkers to meet company needs and goals.
Work in the shop on production or directly with shop personnel when instructed by the Quality Manager.
Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor, potentially including department transfers to meet production needs.