Quality Inspector I - 1st Shift

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions • Ponca City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Inspector I to support site manufacturing practices by developing, evaluating, and continually improving processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies. The role aims to consistently meet or exceed customer quality expectations. The position is onsite and scheduled Monday through Friday. The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration, occasional risk of electrical shock, and noise that is usually moderate and occasionally loud. Physical requirements include regularly standing, sitting, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling, and talking or hearing; occasionally climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret graphs.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and email software, and use of the internet.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Understanding of industry safety standards and quality expectations.
• One or more years of experience in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous-improvement quality management system, with hands-on inspection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, a surface plate, and a height gage.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Visually inspect products according to customer requirements.
• Inspect and/or test in-process and finished products.
• Document inspection results by completing required reports and logs.
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming products.
• Generate and summarize non-conformance reports for discrepant products.
• Maintain measurement equipment by following operating instructions and identify and address issues that may require equipment repair.
• Inspect and approve incoming materials when needed by confirming they meet specifications.
• Attend department meetings as required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
• Monthly remote work stipend for qualifying remote employees.
• 401(k) investment plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• Education support program.
• Safety eyeglasses and shoe reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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