Quality Control Inspector

Cowles Operating Company • North Haven, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Quality supervisor, the Quality inspector ensures products and processes meet Cowles quality standards by inspecting production materials and processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma and minimum of 1-year previous experience in a similar role.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, particularly in English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft office programs.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with quality testing equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
• Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Collaborate in group problem solving situations.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Strategic Thinking - Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understand organization's strengths & weaknesses.
• Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Commitment to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities.
• Professionalism - React well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.
• While Spanish language skills are a plus, they are not mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Quarantine and troubleshoot all line reject material and assemblies.
• Test and diagnose field returns by following the company’s warranty procedures.
• Maintain the warranty log database.
• Incoming inspection of selected purchased material.
• Random quality audit of residential oil burners to assess product quality.
• In-process production line inspection as necessary.
• First Article inspection of welding department parts prior to production startup.
• Make suggestions for efficiency or quality improvements to production processes.
• Recommend repairs or replacement to defective or worn assembly equipment.
• Utilize tools like calipers, gauges, micrometers, and electronic inspection equipment to measure and test products.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties as directed.

Benefits

• Cowles Operating Company offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Cowles Operating Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• Cowles Operating Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen, background Check and physical.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED