Quality Control

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind•Talladega, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for quality standards related to manufacturing operations at Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), a manufacturing facility of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). The position reports to the Director of Quality & Safety and supports AIB’s production of high-quality work. The inspector verifies incoming raw materials and finished products against customer specifications and applicable requirements, conducts visual and measurement testing, and documents inspection results. The role also monitors product quality, identifies problems, recommends corrective actions and root causes, and verifies repairs. The inspector cross-trains on multiple production lines and follows regulatory and contractual requirements, including ISO, military, and federal acquisition standards. The position requires computer proficiency, the ability to interpret sewing patterns and technical specifications, and the ability to stand and walk for extended periods. The schedule is 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, for an annual employment period of 260 days. The position is non-exempt and subject to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Applicants offered employment must submit to a fingerprint background check. Employees must attend Disability Sensitivity Training within the first six months of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate.
At least one year of work experience inspecting finished products against customer contract specifications.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and Google Suite.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret work requirements from sewing patterns, engineering specifications, and military specifications.
Ability to stand and walk for extended lengths of time.
Organizational skills, good judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and a good attendance record.
Ability to comply with safety requirements.
Applicants offered employment must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with individuals who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, or have other significant disabilities.
At least six months of work experience with sewn products in a manufacturing environment.
At least six months of work experience with ISO 9000 Quality Systems.

Responsibilities

Verify incoming raw materials, test reports, certificates of conformance, and product status against specifications through visual and measurement testing.
Inspect products and document results and records in accordance with ISO 9001-2015, Mil-Q-9858, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and other contractual requirements.
Maintain acceptable quality levels across products.
Evaluate problems and recommend corrective actions and root causes.
Cross-train on multiple production lines.
Interpret and follow regulatory guidelines, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions.
Return products that do not meet inspection requirements to operators for repairs and verify the effectiveness of the work.
Support and follow the AbilityOne Program mission and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements under the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act.
Conduct business ethically and lawfully, comply with safety requirements, and treat AIDB team members pleasantly and courteously.
Develop an understanding of the cultures and needs of people who are deaf, blind, or deaf-blind, and demonstrate respect for and value of people with sensory loss.
Attend Disability Sensitivity Training within the first six months of employment.