QC Inspector I

Thorlabs•Rochester, NY

10d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector position exists to effectively assure vendor & manufacturing compliance to Thorlabs ISO9001 quality standards protecting customers. Inspectors perform visual and dimensional inspection of precision parts and make quick, accurate pass/fail decisions on many types of optics including filters, mirrors, crystals, prisms, lenses, assemblies, as well as, mechanical components used in conjunction with optical components. Although the location of the position is in Rochester, NY, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Requirements

1 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
Ability to learn, understand, and effectively apply sampling plans.
Skilled in the use of hand-held measuring tools and devices including but not limited to calipers and micrometers.
Good verbal and written communication skills to operate in both individual and team environments.
Capable of reading mechanical drawings and interpret dimensional tolerances.
Adaptable to process and procedure changes.
Capacity to convert from English to metric measurements.
Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality.
Computer literacy using MS Office, Outlook, and ERP software is mandatory.
Must have the ability to cross train in all areas of the department, including but not limited to visual and dimensional inspection, data entry, laser engravers, and metrology equipment.
High attention to detail.
Ability to work with general supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform visual and mechanical measurement of parts using metrology devices, such as microscopes and calipers.
Identify non-conformances through specified inspection methods.
Ability to perform detailed visual inspections on intricate and delicate parts occasionally performed under microscopes.
Record measurement metrics to accurately track efficiency and quality.
Measure dimensions of optics with calipers and compare them to manufacturing drawings to assure accuracy.
Handle and clean optics according to company-specified procedures.
Constantly striving to continuously improve the process within the Thorlabs improvement systems.
May pack orders in a timely and efficient manner according to the printed sales order.
Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.