Quality Assurance Inspector I

Gleason•Loves Park, IL

15h•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for performing action-oriented duties and tasks, focused on maintaining high standards of production quality at Gleason Cutting Tools. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes. The Quality Assurance Inspector will also support Quality Assurance (QA) activities of the company’s Continual Improvement, Environmental, Lean and Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001- 14001).

Requirements

Familiarity with inspection machines (CMM’s) & tools (Example-hand tools micrometers / calipers etc.) and methods of inspections for each product group.
Comfortable with technical communications in a group environment.
Able to maintain proper identification and control of all products within each inspection area and throughout the shop floor.
Ensure all products are within the required specifications prior to shipment.
Ensure all inspection machines are well maintained, calibrated and functioning.
Able to properly re-route and print route cards for MGR’s.
Communicate awareness and understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 policy statement(s).
Communicate awareness and understanding of GCTC Lean Principles (GBP).
Communicate awareness and understanding of GCTC Health and Safety requirements, including emergency evacuation and severe weather training.
Demonstrate ability to use Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in the creation and maintenance of GCTC reports and documentation.
Proficient in docuware & GCTC Intranet functions and dashboards.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Nice To Haves

Trained/certified as ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (preferred).
Trained/certified as ISO 14001 Internal Auditor (preferred).
Demonstrate understanding of GCTC Continual Improvement, Environmental and Quality filing systems and the ability to accurately maintain files.

Responsibilities

Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of materials, products, and components to ensure adherence to specifications.
Record and report defects, inconsistencies, and issues found during inspection.
Ensure products meet the required functionality, safety, and performance standards.
Ensure the calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and instruments are functioning correctly prior to use to ensure their accuracy and reliability within the inspection areas.
Continuously evaluate, standardize and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
Develop and enforce best practices for QA activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining high-quality standards.
Maintain detailed inspection records and results.
Document and report any defects or non-conformities.
Investigate and analyze defects or quality issues to determine root causes and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
Provide feedback and recommendations to Supervision based on inspection results and findings.
Working on MGR inspections within the metallurgical laboratory.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and Supervisory teams to ensure that quality goals are met, and product delivery deadlines are adhered to.
Communicate with stakeholders to address quality issues and provide updates on testing progress.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analyses to ensure product quality.
Ensure all products meet quality standards and comply with company, industry, and regulatory requirements.
Stay current on industry best practices, certifications, and quality-related regulations.
Conduct internal audits and support external audits when necessary.
Share knowledge about testing tools, techniques, and quality practices with other team members.
Provide training and support to new and existing quality inspectors to ensure they understand procedures, tools, and inspection methods and support ongoing development of the team.