Quality Inspector Level 1

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•South Gate, CA

12h

About The Position

The Quality Inspector inspects finished goods, forged bars, rings, and/or rough-machined parts to ensure they conform to specifications. The role uses blueprints, engineering specifications, measuring tools, and inspection equipment to evaluate product dimensions and surface finishes. The inspector reports findings to Quality/Inspection Managers and may document nonconforming parts in an Inspection Deviation Report (IDR). The position may also involve marking parts, moving heavy parts with forklifts and cranes, and operating Romer arms.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or company employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Experience using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Excellent knowledge of blueprints, datums, and tooling parts.
Good, legible handwriting.
Intermediate mathematical background.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or one to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and engineering specifications to identify materials, surface finishes, and dimensions.
Compare workpiece surface finishes with standard blocks using fingertip touch comparison.
Measure product dimensions between reference points to verify conformance to specifications.
Report inspection findings to Quality/Inspection Managers and write an Inspection Deviation Report when parts do not conform, if necessary.
Set up and test inspection equipment to ensure accuracy.
Use standard formulas and known blueprint values to calculate dimensions not specified in blueprints.
Set up stampers and identification tools to mark parts.
Move heavy parts using forklifts and cranes.
May perform functions to operate Romer arms.
Perform other duties as assigned.