Quality Assurance Inspector (1st shift - 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

Schroeder Industries•Leetsdale, PA

About The Position

Schroeder Industries is hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector to inspect and test selected purchased and manufactured products for compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings and specifications, work instructions, and company quality standards. The role uses measuring equipment, including a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), and includes testing incoming raw materials, recording inspection results, and documenting nonconformances. The inspector identifies and quarantines defective parts, transfers inspected materials to the next workstation or stock, and reworks parts as needed. The role also coordinates gauge calibration, enters inspection data into electronic databases and the ERP system, and collaborates with supervisors and engineers on quality procedures and reject decisions. Cross-training and other assigned duties are part of the position. The scheduled first shift is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with overtime as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Job training in basic CAD reading.
Knowledge of the proper use of common inspection equipment.
Knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation.
Excellent knowledge of ERP, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary advanced manufacturing certification or credential, such as Mechatronics.
Experience operating a CMM.
Experience in the fluid power industry and/or a manufacturing environment.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect and test selected purchased and manufactured components and products for compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings and specifications, work instructions, and company quality standards.
Inspect products using measuring machines, including a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
Test incoming raw materials.
Accurately record and report inspection results according to company procedures.
Prepare and complete non-conformance and other department reports for data collection.
Identify defective parts and quarantine them from production flow.
Recommend updates to quality policies and procedures in coordination with relevant supervisors and quality personnel.
Transfer inspected parts and materials to the next workstation or stock location in a timely manner.
Prepare and make reject decisions for scrap-list review with relevant production and quality personnel.
Coordinate and collect gauges for calibration by a gauge calibration service.
Enter inspection data accurately and completely into electronic databases and the ERP system.
Cross-train on different department tasks.
Rework parts as necessary.
Perform other assigned duties and work overtime as necessary.