Quality Inspector

FIDELITY MANUFACTURING•Ocala, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector performs quality inspections throughout both manufacturing facilities. The role involves reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specification sheets to verify that products have been built and assembled correctly to customer specifications. Inspections are performed at every stage of production, and the inspector documents results, reports discrepancies, and calibrates measuring equipment. The position is primarily based on manufacturing production floors and inspection areas across multiple facilities. It involves regular movement around production equipment and exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, temperature fluctuations, dust, fumes, airborne particles, welding operations, moving machinery, and production byproducts. Required PPE and company safety procedures must be followed.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience and/or training in inspections and the quality field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to make decisions based on experience and available data.
Ability to plan and schedule workload according to the production schedule with minimal supervision.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.
Detail orientation and exceptional eye/hand coordination.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to solve basic mathematical equations.
Ability to interpret specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions and apply common-sense understanding.
Good understanding of measuring tools.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Office tools.
Knowledge of basic hand tools, including wrenches, ratchets, and screwdrivers.
Ability to follow through on work assignments and meet or exceed job requirements.
Professional interaction with team members and supervisors across departments.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in manufacturing and inspection areas.
Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, and position oneself to inspect products.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull tools, materials, and inspection equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to operate measuring tools, inspection equipment, and basic hand tools.
Ability to read and accurately interpret measurements using rulers, tape measures, gauges, and other measuring tools.
Ability to visually inspect materials, components, and finished products accurately.
Ability to work safely around machinery, production equipment, ladders, and forklifts while wearing required PPE.

Responsibilities

Perform visual and measurable inspections of products at every stage of production.
Keep pace with the production schedule.
Accurately and completely document inspection check sheets.
Report discrepancies promptly to appropriate teams.
Perform measuring equipment calibrations.
Work to continuously improve department operations through lean activities and improvement suggestions.