Quality Assurance Technician Inspector
About The Position
The Inspector provides quality control and assurance throughout all phases of the production process, from raw materials through the final product. The role performs incoming, set-up, in-process, and final assembly inspections at both Weber Knapp facilities. It also supports manufacturing engineering and product design with troubleshooting, assists with measuring-equipment calibration, and maintains quality records, including data in the Non-Conforming Material database. The Inspector conducts color inspections and related powder-coat inspections and performs other duties related to quality assurance and inspection as assigned.
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of the product and/or process being inspected.
- Thorough attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Ability to read and interpret measurement devices, including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
- Familiarity with basic manufacturing processes such as metal stamping, metal forming, welding, and machining.
- Windows PC experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Ability to perform shop math.
- Ability to prioritize and work independently.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- High school diploma, technical school education, or equivalent required.
- One to two years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and traverse the production facility.
Nice To Haves
- Mathematics emphasis in education preferred.
- Understanding of statistical principles for process control preferred.
- Familiarity with 2D/3D CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred.
- Experience with PC-DMIS and programming coordinate measuring machines preferred.
- Completion of a related vocational certificate or associate program is a plus.
- Quality Control Engineer background or degree, such as a Bachelor of Quality Engineering; candidates with this background are highly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine visual inspections and specified tests on raw materials, work in process, and finished products.
- Test, inspect, and approve raw materials and purchased components against established quality specifications.
- Use observation and testing to identify faults in materials and manufacturing processes.
- Use statistical methods to test product samples and evaluate the quality of a product batch before delivery.
- Consult with the supervisor on recommendations and remedies for questionable products.
- Maintain quality records, including data in the Non-Conforming Material database.
- Interpret blueprint dimensional and functional requirements.
- Perform set-up approval and in-process or roaming inspections for jobs across all departments.
- Assist with calibration of measuring equipment.
- Assist manufacturing engineering and/or product design in troubleshooting set-up and in-process quality issues.
- Communicate with shift supervisors, department forepersons, inspection personnel, the QC Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, and Product Design about critical dimensions, non-conforming material, and dimensional troubleshooting.
- Set up and operate a coordinate measuring machine and interpret dimensional results.
- Perform regular color inspections using a color photo spectrometer and conduct related powder-coat inspections.
- Perform other quality assurance and inspection functions and related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
