Quality Inspector

Honor LSV•Summerville, SC

24d

About The Position

The Quality Inspector verifies product dimensions, tolerances, and performance using precision measuring instruments and testing equipment. The role reads blueprints and instructions, inspects raw materials, components, and finished products, and confirms that products meet specifications through visual and measurement tests. The inspector records results, summarizes rework, enters data into the quality database, and communicates findings to relevant stakeholders. The position works with production personnel to address quality issues, train teams on quality-control measures, suggest process improvements, and ensure production lines follow applicable standards, procedures, and legal requirements. It also involves auditing equipment and its use for functionality and safety, maintaining and calibrating measurement tools, investigating non-conformances, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience or a combination of experience and certifications. It involves physical work, including prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting, as well as use of measuring devices, basic hand tools, and computers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum two years of related experience or certifications combined.
Proficiency in reading blueprints and product drawings.
Strong attention to detail and dedication to quality work.
Physical stamina for prolonged standing, bending, and lifting.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
Commitment to safety, including adherence to protocols and OSHA regulations.
Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changes.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
Knowledge of basic hand tools and hardware.
Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and make quick decisions.
Understanding of quality-control processes and dedication to producing high-quality products.
Analytical skills to solve problems across various work areas in the plant.
Basic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications.
Ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, meters, and calipers, as well as computers.
In-depth understanding of company standards, documentation processes, and reporting functions.
Ability to lift 30 pounds consistently and periodically lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours.
Ability to work in tight spaces and bend, stoop, and kneel on floors during production periods.
Dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp, manipulate, and assemble small parts and components.

Responsibilities

Use precision measuring instruments and testing equipment to verify product dimensions, tolerances, and performance.
Read blueprints and instructions to understand quality expectations.
Inspect raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet specified standards.
Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and initiating rework when necessary.
Record inspection results, summarize reworks, and enter data into the quality database.
Summarize quality findings and communicate them to relevant stakeholders.
Train production teams on quality-control measures.
Collaborate with production personnel to promptly address identified quality issues.
Propose improvements to production processes.
Perform regular audits to check equipment functionality and compliance.
Monitor equipment use for safety and discard non-compliant items.
Maintain measurement-tool accuracy by following calibration requirements and arranging repairs.
Investigate root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective and preventive actions, reporting findings to necessary stakeholders.
Provide feedback to production teams to improve their understanding of quality requirements.
Ensure assembly or production lines adhere to standards, procedures, and legal requirements.
Maintain equipment and tools.