Quality Inspector III

A.W. Chesterton Company•Groveland, MA

17h•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

For 140 years, A.W. Chesterton has been an innovator and a knowledge provider for our industrial partners around the globe. From our ground-breaking split seal technologies, to our cutting-edge packing and lubricant solutions, we are continually focused on new ways to bring solutions to our customers, while also celebrating our own rich history and our unique place in the sealing industry. The lifeblood of our organization are our frontline manufacturing professionals! Whether you are running a machine, assembling product, material prepping, or inspecting finished work, our manufacturing workers collaborate to create and build the world-class products that our customers have come to rely on. In addition to a work environment that promotes learning and promote-from-within opportunities, we understand what matters to our production workers: competitive, market-drive pay, outstanding benefits, and a stable and dependable job place supported by over 140 years of being in business. Whether you have just started to explore manufacturing as a career, or are looking for a place to call home in your next role, Chesterton wants you for our manufacturing team! This job can be described as: Responsible for setting up and performing a variety of inspections on purchased or manufactured material to ensure compliance with customer, quality and company requirements. The ability to interpret inspection requirements from blueprints/drawings, sketches and Engineering Specifications. Indicates acceptance or rejection of material based on the quality inspection procedure requirements. Conducts special or non-standard tests. Sets up database storage & retrieval Quality inspection records. Assists in set up, design and conducting experiments and records data according to test plans. Works with Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering associates to aid with problem solving processes to rectify out-of-specification events. Coordinates, investigates, determines level of customer compensation and formally responds to Customer Complaints. Contributes to individual customer projects as assigned. Participates as a key member on product and process projects.

Requirements

Associates degree required, Engineering preferred.
4-6 years related experience in a manufacturing/quality environment.
Some advanced math and statistical skills
Ability to use all types of inspection tools and equipment to ensure adherence to specification requirements, including set-up.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings, including Engineering Specifications for component compliance.
Ability to investigate process and/or customer service problems and suggest corrective actions.
Customer communication skills.
Works Independently.
Ability to work well with multiple functions of the organization i.e. purchasing, manufacturing and engineering personnel. May interact with external contacts on routine matters and corrective action.
Full use and application of safety and quality tools and practices.
Ability to investigate and solve a variety of technical, quality and process problems.
Erroneous decisions or recommendations, including incorrect inspection data, may cause delays in production schedules.
Strong math, writing, analytical and computer skills to ensure effective and accurate condition reports.
Mechanical aptitude.
Strong interpersonal/communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated understanding of quality control principles and the ability to follow standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and maintenance of the inspection and test criteria including documentation.
Documents non-conformances as appropriate i.e. NCMR’s.
Inspect incoming raw materials to determine acceptability in accordance with quality plans, engineering drawings, specifications or procedures.
Inspect production parts as required in Live Load and Mechanical Packing. Cross trained to inspect Engineered Polymer Seals and Spring Energized Seals as necessary.
Processing and dispositioning of RMA’s.
Performs a variety of simple to complex statistical procedures for quality control, when applicable.
Maintains quality records for the department according to ISO standards and Chesterton Quality System principles for data storage & ease of retrieval.
Performs ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits.
Participates on a variety of product and process projects as assigned.
Coordinates the process of component/material certification for first runs.
Maintains and adheres to QC standard operating procedures.
Maintains and adheres to quality control work instructions.
Conducts specialized experiments and/or tests requiring mechanical set up skills, data compilation and technical report writing.
Assists technical, manufacturing, and customer personnel in the investigation, corrective action and verification of customer and/or process problems, including customer relations and customer responses.
Makes recommendations and/or contributions regarding solutions to new techniques.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

“Work Today, get paid tomorrow” - withdraw up to 30% of your earned daily wages the next day after you work rather than waiting for pay day!
Chesterton Student Loan Repayment Program
BCBS Medical Coverage
Delta Dental
401K savings plan with a Chesterton contribution
PTO including vacation sick, time, 11 paid holidays, and paid to time off to volunteer for causes
Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
HSA & FSA options to cover additional medical costs
Parental leave for moms and dads to be
Hiring referral bonuses (up to $3,000 for select roles)
A host of other fringe benefits including legal services, pet insurance, Chesterton relief fund for employees in need, and more!