Microscope Inspection Operator- 1st Shift

Nesco Resource•Knoxville, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing visual inspections on product assemblies to ensure they meet workmanship, cosmetic, and cleanliness standards. The operator will also be responsible for discarding or rejecting products that do not meet specifications. A keen attention to detail, clear communication skills for reporting issues, and knowledge of good manufacturing practices, precision measurement instruments, basic PC skills, literacy, and general mathematical skills are essential. The position requires the ability to read and comprehend documentation such as blueprints and rework instructions, record inspection results accurately, and understand production processes to determine acceptable standards. The operator must report errors immediately, accept responsibility for quality, and comply with the company's Quality Management System and other regulatory requirements. The role demands a high level of attention to detail, focus, and accuracy, especially under tight deadlines, and requires good communication and teamwork skills. Training of other inspectors and maintaining good housekeeping practices are also part of the responsibilities. Adherence to all plant and safety rules is mandatory, along with active participation in continuous improvement and total quality management processes. Successful completion of job-specific training and support for company goals are expected.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year manufacturing related work preferred
Good attention to detail
Basic mathematics required
Inspection experience preferred
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Must have the ability to use microscope entire working day and sit for long periods with intermittent breaks to rest eyes and stretch.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Yeager Eye Exam as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Precision measuring instruments
Basic PC skills
Literacy
General mathematical skills
Good communication and team player skills to interface with various internal groups.

Responsibilities

Accurately perform visual inspection on all product assemblies for workmanship, cosmetic acceptability, cleanliness, etc.
Train on other operations within area as necessary.
Read and comprehend documentation relating to phases of production area: customer supplied blueprints, parts lists, and rework instructions.
Record all inspection results onto an inspection report as required.
Keep accurate and detailed records.
Understand all production processes which relate to inspection; can use quick judgment and discretion in determining acceptable standards.
Report any errors or major discrepancies to the Team Leader immediately so immediate corrective action may be taken.
Accept responsibility for quality aspects of the job and actively participating in quality efforts.
Responsible for compliance to Fulton's Quality Management System and other regulatory and statutory requirements as required by the customer.
Train other Microscope Inspectors as necessary.
Maintain accurate documentation as required.
Maintain good housekeeping practices and ensure area of responsibility is kept clean and orderly.
Must understand, and abide by all plant rules and safety rules and regulations.
Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and the total quality management process.
Successfully pass all required job specific training per the departmental training matrix.
Support all company goals and objectives.
Other duties as assigned.