Quality Inspector II - 2nd Shift

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Chippewa Falls, WI

2d•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. This onsite role works the second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The inspector checks incoming, in-process, and finished products against customer requirements, documents results, and identifies and quarantines nonconforming products. The role also supports production with manufacturing documentation and measuring techniques, maintains and calibrates measurement equipment, and assists with dimensional verification, control plans, and process improvements. The inspector may lead and train Level I inspectors as needed. The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration, occasional exposure to electrical-shock risk, and usually moderate, occasionally loud noise. The job regularly involves standing, sitting, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling objects, and talking or hearing. Occasional activities include climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Requirements

Understand industry safety standards and quality expectations.
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals across units of measure.
Compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret graphs.
Know how to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and email software, and the internet.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of work in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous-improvement QMS, with hands-on inspection experience preferred.
Associate degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Use measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, surface plates, and height gages.
Read and interpret blueprints.
Visually inspect products according to customer requirements.
Inspect or test in-process and finished products.
Document inspection results in required reports and logs.
Identify and quarantine nonconforming products.
Generate and summarize nonconformance reports for discrepant products.
Maintain measurement equipment according to operating instructions and identify equipment issues requiring repair.
Inspect and approve incoming materials as 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 improve performance.
Train, identify, and implement lean processes and project improvements.