QUALITY INSPECTOR

Progressive Metal Mfg Co•Ferndale, MI

About The Position

Duties & Tasks Perform routine quality audits throughout the production facility Perform in-process inspections on production floor, including first-piece and last-piece inspections Perform dimensional layout inspection as required Perform quality-related training for employees Perform receiving inspection and random dock audits Preform calibration activities occasionally to verify specifications Follow all policies and procedures Visit suppliers and customers as required Sort product for quality defects as required Provide back-up coverage for other quality positions as needed Perform other duties as assigned by senior quality engineer or quality manager Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Skills Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, to make improvements or take corrective action. Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Problem Solving – Generating alternatives. Evaluating and selecting alternatives. Implementing solutions. Adaptability - change actions, course or approach to doing things to suit a new situation. Desire to Help – Offering your services or resources to make someone’s job easier. Abilities Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Processes and Procedures – The ability to consistently follow processes and procedures to achieve desired results. Team work – The ability to work within a team. Endurance - Ability to stand for long- periods of time. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds Technical Knowledge Familiarity with Windows OS, Keyboard, mouse and scanner. Capable of reading and understanding Blue Prints Basic Reading capability Basic Math capability Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read and analyze part prints. Six (6) months inspection experience in the metal industry. Full understanding of the proper use of measurement devices such as height gages, calipers, micrometers, protractors, pressure gages, etc.

Requirements

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, to make improvements or take corrective action.
Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Problem Solving – Generating alternatives. Evaluating and selecting alternatives. Implementing solutions.
Adaptability - change actions, course or approach to doing things to suit a new situation.
Desire to Help – Offering your services or resources to make someone’s job easier.
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Processes and Procedures – The ability to consistently follow processes and procedures to achieve desired results.
Team work – The ability to work within a team.
Endurance - Ability to stand for long- periods of time.
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
Familiarity with Windows OS, Keyboard, mouse and scanner.
Capable of reading and understanding Blue Prints
Basic Reading capability
Basic Math capability
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and analyze part prints.
Six (6) months inspection experience in the metal industry.
Full understanding of the proper use of measurement devices such as height gages, calipers, micrometers, protractors, pressure gages, etc.

Responsibilities

Perform routine quality audits throughout the production facility
Perform in-process inspections on production floor, including first-piece and last-piece inspections
Perform dimensional layout inspection as required
Perform quality-related training for employees
Perform receiving inspection and random dock audits
Preform calibration activities occasionally to verify specifications
Follow all policies and procedures
Visit suppliers and customers as required
Sort product for quality defects as required
Provide back-up coverage for other quality positions as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by senior quality engineer or quality manager
Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)