Quality Inspector I - Ortho
About The Position
The Quality Inspector supports the production floor and reports to the Production Supervisor, ensuring product compliance to quality and industry specifications. This role involves inspecting received materials, components, and assemblies for quality, appearance, and performance. The inspector will interpret and document inspection results, report non-conforming products, and utilize various inspection measurement tools and precision testing equipment. The position also requires supporting the company's Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements, understanding customer needs, and ensuring business systems function properly. The role is on the 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of inspection equipment use and maintenance
- Ability to work from customer supplied drawings and specifications
- Ability to communicate inspection results with team members
- Ability to quickly shift priorities in support of production inspection needs
- Manage multiple requirements and deadlines
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
- Ability to use a microscope and hand tools
- Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with measuring instruments, methods and practices including hand tools and machine devices including CMM and Vision Systems
- Knowledge of ISO 9001/13485
- Quality training/certifications
Responsibilities
- Inspection of received materials, components, and assemblies relating to quality, appearance, and performance
- Interpret and accurately document the results of the inspections and testing
- Report and isolate non-conforming product
- Use a variety of inspection measurement tools and gages (Micrometer, Caliper, Gage Pins, Indicators, Thread Gages, Profilometer, Optical Comparator, Microscopes)
- Operate various precision testing equipment including but not limited to Tool Scope, CMM, and Vision systems
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
- Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
- Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
- Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
- Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
- Participate in required company meetings
- Maintain an organized work area (5S)
- Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
- Complete all other work duties as assigned
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Medical insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Life insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Profit sharing
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Onsite medical clinic
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Social Events
- Annual Employee Appreciation Week
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
- Cretex University
- 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employee death benefit
- Employee sick and safe leave
- Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
- Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider
- Pre-tax health savings account
- Healthcare reimbursement accounts
- Dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Accident and critical illness benefits
- Optional employee life insurance
- Optional spouse life insurance
- Optional child life insurance
- Company provided life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
