QA/QC Lab Inspector - 2nd shift with 10% shift premium

ITW•Elgin, IL

About The Position

The QA/QC Lab Inspector performs and assists with physical and metallurgical testing of start-up and in-process production parts at a metal fastener facility. The role verifies and validates part quality, inspects fasteners for conformance to specifications, and supports accurate documentation and quality control throughout production. The inspector prepares metallurgical mounts by grinding, cutting, polishing, and etching products; operates and interprets results from micro-hardness testing equipment; and performs production start-up and in-process tests. The position requires understanding print drawings, specifications, test requirements, procedures, and sampling plans. The inspector may stop production when parts do not pass and must handle low-level acids properly as part of the etching process. The role also includes verifying equipment calibration, documenting and tracking laboratory samples, reviewing test results and manufacturing route packets, issuing and tracking production gages, conducting inspections and sorting parts when required, completing final inspection reports, and attending Material Review Board meetings when required. The inspector reports safety violations, equipment misuse, and improper work to the Supervisor; follows company safety rules; supports waste-elimination initiatives; and pursues available training and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Understanding of test equipment and procedures, including various hand-gaging equipment and desktop test equipment.
Basic understanding and use of Microsoft Office.
Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and procedures.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1–2 years of metallurgical or physical laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with physical and metallurgical tests on start-up and in-process production parts.
Perform tasks associated with verification and validation of part quality.
Prepare metallurgical mounts by grinding, cutting, polishing, and etching products.
Operate micro-hardness testing equipment on prepared mounts and interpret the findings.
Perform start-up and in-process tests on production parts and stop production if parts do not pass.
Read and understand print drawings and specifications to determine test requirements, procedures, and sampling plans.
Verify calibration of laboratory and factory-floor equipment before use.
Report safety violations, test equipment misuse, and improper work to the Supervisor.
Verify that jobs and materials have accurate information on the Manufacturing Order Route Packet before release to the production floor.
Receive and document sample parts in the Quality Lab tracking system.
Review laboratory test results to ensure operations have been properly performed and recorded.
Conduct laboratory sampling as needed.
Issue and track production gages to the manufacturing floor.
Handle and use low-level acids properly during the metal etching process.
Attend Material Review Board meetings when required.
Sort parts in the laboratory when required.
Support and maintain facility waste-elimination initiatives.
Seek opportunities to improve by taking advantage of available training.
Attend required company and department meetings.
Inspect fasteners for conformance to specifications using a variety of tests.
Compare product with parts lists or sample models to ensure assembly completion.
Complete final inspection reports for each lot of parts.
Examine materials or products for surface defects, including cracks or obvious plating defects.
Verify specified product or material dimensions.
Reject defective parts and mark the defect on the part, container, or inspection tag.
Verify required operations are complete and correct and ensure lot integrity is maintained.
Operate a comparator as required to inspect parts for dimensional requirements.
Comply with all company safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.