Quality Inspector II

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Agawam, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Inspector II to support site manufacturing practices by developing, evaluating, and continually improving processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies. The goal is to consistently meet or exceed customer quality expectations. The position is onsite and follows an M-F schedule. 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. The inspector uses measurement equipment and inspection methods to verify product and materials, documents results, manages non-conforming product, and supports production with manufacturing documentation and measurement techniques. The role also supports calibration, customer and internal quality requirements, and the training and development of Level I inspectors. The stated salary is $25–$30 per hour.

Requirements

Understand industry safety standards and quality expectations.
Preferred: 3 or more years working in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous-improvement QMS, with hands-on inspection experience.
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Compute rate, ratio, and percentage, and draw and interpret graphs.
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, email software, and internet use.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field preferred.
Three or more years working in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous-improvement QMS, with hands-on inspection experience 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 product.
Generate and summarize non-conformance reports for discrepant product.
Maintain measurement equipment according to operating instructions and identify equipment issues that may require repair.
Inspect and approve incoming materials when needed by confirming they meet specifications.
Attend department meetings as required.
Inspect and release products for shipping, ensuring required documentation or certifications are provided; perform visual and dimensional verification when required.
Learn and assist with dimensional verification of PPAP and first article parts.
Create internal Control Plans in accordance with customer and Advanced Laser requirements.
Operate FARO and Micro-Vu measurement equipment.
Support the production floor by assisting with interpretation and development of manufacturing documentation and providing proper measuring techniques.
Assist with calibration procedures and calibrate measuring equipment according to site procedures and ISO standards.
Lead and train Level I inspectors as needed to increase performance.
Train, identify, and implement lean process and project improvements.