2nd shift Quality Inspector ($20.83/hr + $.75 shift premium)

Smith (A.O.) Corporation•Charlotte, NC

30d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Employee is responsible for performing all Quality related functions required. This employee will maintain and update action items generated by the activities. Employee must communicate with upper management, peers, other department supervisors, engineers, etc. Employee will be responsible for manufacturing and/or Lab audits and reviews. To perform routine checks, tests, gaging, and instrument inspections of materials, goods in process, and finished goods. We Offer Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

Requirements

Knowledge of Quality processes, procedures, and tools (SPC, Six Sigma, and Statistical Analysis)
Familiar with ISO requirements
Familiar with Lean Manufacturing
Communication and leadership abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to initiate change and continuous improvement
Able to achieve goals and results
Ability to work well with cross-functional team
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

2 years related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs assigned routine tests on materials, goods in process, or finished goods where results are compared with company quality standards. Reports results to supervisor who will make an analysis and take necessary action.
Inspects visually for obvious defects.
Performs detailed visual inspection when necessary to determine quality of product where limits are not clearly defined. Removes defective product and places acceptable product back on line.
Notifies line supervisor when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.
Records results on inspection forms or charts and reports number of defects found. Posts and maintain forms and charts of inspection data, quality levels, or special quality studies.
Makes recommendation on disposition of questionable product to supervisor.
May act as quality control department clerk, maintaining all quality records for the facility.
May act as scrap collector, touring the facility and removing tested and product samples from QC inspection stations.
Perform other duties as assigned