Quality Inspector

Span-America Medical Systems Inc • Wade Hampton, SC

3h

About The Position

Quality Inspectors will monitor the quality of incoming and outgoing parts

Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to both write and speak clearly and effectively
• Comfortable with and capable of communicating successfully with internal and external customers
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities
• High level of initiative to complete tasks accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner
• Mechanically inclined, preferably with experience using electronic and pneumatic equipment
• Knowledge of quality system requirements, such as ISO, FDA, etc. preferred
• Experience in the operation of inspections equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Ability and desire to work closely with others as an effective team player
• Follows instructions and responds positively to management direction
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality across multiple departments and functions
• Observes quality, safety, and security policies and procedures
• Takes responsibility for own actions and edits work for accuracy
• Commits to communicating and coordinating scheduling needs to ensure work is covered
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, dimensional drawings/specifications and procedural manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• High School degree or GED preferred
• 1 + years manufacturing employment preferred
• If experience is at Span-America, performance appraisal with minimal overall rating of expected for previous year and satisfactory attendance
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel preferred
• This position requires lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Position may require standing and occasional sitting, bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, squatting, twisting, and standing/walking on concrete floors

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of quality system requirements, such as ISO, FDA, etc. preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test incoming materials, in-process and finished product per established procedures
• Perform inspections in a timely manner to meet production scheduling and customer order requirements
• Correctly set up and operate production testing equipment according to instructions
• Have ability to review specifications on computer database
• Receive, inspect and test product returns following standard procedures, including returns for evaluations, customer complaints, and repair
• Notify supervisor when new failure modes or new trends arise
• Ensure materials or products not meeting specified requirements are withheld from use in manufacturing or distribution pending final disposition
• Document nonconforming product identified at incoming or during manufacturing details and disposition decisions
• Assemble various electrical components and subassemblies to produce pumps for powered mattresses
• Perform testing as defined by procedures and work instructions to ensure product is being made properly and conforms to quality standards
• Correctly set up and operate testing equipment according to instructions
• Maintain cycle count of parts and notify supervisor when count is low
• Perform product repairs for customer returns following standard procedures
• Ensure records for all activities performed are documented accurately and completely
• Ensure records are reviewed and signed-off by supervisor and maintained in an orderly fashion
• Verify that product is being made properly and conforms to quality standards and specifications
• Work with Production to identify process failures and/or potential improvements
• Conducting regular Production audits to confirm quality checks are being performed as specified
• Reviewing work instructions to ensure they are accurate and being followed
• Assessing processes to identify potential improvements to quality and efficiency
• Support the Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures
• Propose changes to existing procedures through supervisor, understanding that changes cannot be implemented prior to formal approval in the Quality System
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED