Quality Inspector

Sandvik • Westminster, SC

7d

About The Position

SANDVIK COROMANT is the world’s leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions, and know-how to the manufacturing industry. Our customers, which include major manufacturers within aerospace, automotive, medical, energy and general engineering, rely on us to provide the highest level of knowledge, service, and support to help them achieve their goals for productivity and profitability. With extensive investments in research and development, we bring game-changing technologies and solutions to a dynamic industry driven by a demand for constant innovation. We have 8,000 employees and are represented in 130 countries, uniquely positioning us to set the industry standard for high technology manufacturing now and for the future. Sandvik Coromant is part of the business area Sandvik Machining Solutions within the 150-year-old global industrial group Sandvik. At Sandvik we are dedicated, diligent and we believe in our company and its values. Our belief is that knowledge grows when it is shared and when we work together with our customers, both parties have more chances of achieving success. Find out more about our company and careers! Quality Inspector's Key Performance Areas : Ensure work quality and service standards meet internal and external customer requirements, while verifying parts compliance with product specifications through thorough inspection of manufactured components. Additionally, the Quality Inspector will: Accurately input and retrieve data accordance with all quality requirements, ensuring full compliance with directives, specifications, blueprints, and all applicable quality documentation throughout assessments.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years' manufacturing experience required. (1 or more years in quality preferred)
• Have basic knowledge of electronics and machinery, be able to understand the basic operation and principles of testing, have the ability to apply knowledge to new products.
• Must be able to read and interpret specifications and part prints.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate records of quality inspections, and when necessary, document quantity and weight to confirm conformance.
• Develop local work instructions and collaborate with issuers and area managers to ensure timely updates and alignment with current standards.
• Follows inspection and statistical sampling procedures to accept or reject materials and adjust inspection levels.
• Utilize various measuring instruments and equipment, including PC-controlled vision systems, to perform dimensional and ocular inspections of parts. This includes blanks (locally produced or sourced from other production units), semi-finished products, outsourced jobs, and finished inserts to ensure the quality of shipped products.
• Maintains gages, including special and standard fixtures used for inspection.
• Set up and verify in-house fixtures, masters, and minor instruments as needed. Ensure all equipment is fit for use and functioning properly.
• Maintain software and procedures for critical measurements as directed, including Statistical Process Control and proprietary systems.
• Apply standard quality control techniques to assess machine and product conformance and variation (e.g., Gage R&R studies).
• Conduct in-process audits at major production steps to prevent or detect potential quality issues early.
• Provide timely feedback to production areas based on inspection findings.
• Proactively communicate any irregularities, including observed trends or recurring issues in materials, processes, or equipment, to the manager, team leader, or quality engineer.

Benefits

• Sandvik offers a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive benefits package of life, health, dental, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• In addition, we provide opportunities for professional competence, development and training, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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