Mechanical Quality Inspector

Prince Industries LLC•Batavia, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting materials and products for conformance to blueprint specifications. Additionally, the Quality Inspector develops, applies, and maintains the company and customer quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products. Primary responsibility will be to measure parts with various instruments and gauges for receiving inspection, first article inspection, and final inspection. Identifies defects or discrepancies and reports them to the Quality Manager as needed.

Requirements

Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, inspection materials and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with supervisor and all levels within the company as it relates to the job duties.
Ability to comprehend and follow simple oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform advanced math skills related to manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints (i.e., assembly blueprints, production blueprint, etc.).
Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within inspection and quality control field.
Excellent knowledge of company's quality and production standards.
Familiar with relevant ISO procedures.
Proficient in the use of basic inspection measurement equipment (i.e., calipers, micrometers, height gauge, comparator, thread gauges, plug gauges, indicator, handheld CMM, etc.).
Ability to pay attention to detail to visually inspect and recognize discrepancies in part's defects, blueprints, etc.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
More than 3 years’ experience in inspection field or related machine operation experience.
Demonstrated experience in using GD&T principles to measure and assign appropriate gauges for work pieces.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Measure parts with various instruments and gauges for receiving inspection, first article inspection, and final inspection.
Identify defects or discrepancies and report them to the Quality Manager.
Observe all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc.
Work with precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and analytical equipment and facilities.
Follow procedures for disposition of discrepant material (i.e., DMR/RMA process).
Compute unspecified dimensions and other data like variances as needed.
May be required to direct workers engaged in measuring and testing product.
Tabulate data concerning materials, product, or process quality and part reliability.
Verify accuracy of all gauges and measuring instruments and report discrepancies to Quality Manager.
Check accuracy of parts according to blueprint specifications.
Check parts for measurement of dimensions and tolerances (i.e., GD&T).
Compare product with parts list of sample model to ensure completion of assembly.
May be required to use statistical process control techniques.
Use an ERP system (i.e. Epicor) for data entry or inquiry as needed.
Reject defective parts and mark the type of defect on proper documentation or tag.
Read blueprint and Job Traveler for information such as dimensions, tolerances, work center outside services and finished operations and number of workpieces to be machined.
Understand and follow Prince quality certifications (i.e., ISO) as relates to position.
Complete all necessary job-related paperwork in a concise and timely manner (such as tags inspection reports).
Transport finished materials, manually or using a pallet jack, to the area indicated in the Job Traveler.
Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
Work under direct supervision.
Work effectively with all department personnel and co-workers in a harmonious and cooperative manner to meet the needs and goals established by the company.
May be required to work in the shop on production or work directly with shop personnel as instructed by Quality Manager.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, which may include department transfers to meet production needs.