Quality Inspector - Weekday Nights

Protolabs•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Quality Inspector ensures that parts and order fulfillment meet customer requirements before orders are sent to shipping. This position is on the Weekday Nights shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The inspector measures and visually checks parts, verifies counts and packaging, records process information, identifies quality issues, and determines whether orders are ready to ship. The role also coordinates corrective actions, communicates with supervisors, quality staff, CQRs, and production team members, and provides feedback on training needs. The position requires adherence to quality, safety, and operating procedures, as well as maintaining an organized work area and continually seeking process and performance improvements. The role is performed primarily in an indoor manufacturing area with machinery and noise. Eye protection and safety shoes are required. Occasional work outdoors and exposure to various manufacturing-related conditions may occur. The role requires regular standing, walking, stooping or kneeling, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Ability to comprehend and follow printed and computer-screen instructions, as well as directions from supervisors or technical leads.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
Ability to work safely with sharp tools and objects, including hobby knives, utility knives, and diagonal-cutting pliers.
Ability to use a computer and calculator.
Ability to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Punctuality and good attendance.
High school diploma or equivalent degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status; individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire in this role.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, stoop or kneel, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.
Use of required eye protection and safety shoes.

Responsibilities

Conduct X, Y, and Z measurements.
Conduct visual cosmetic inspections.
Verify part counts.
Inspect completed orders for packaging accuracy.
Inspect completed orders for fulfillment accuracy.
Enter process information into a computer.
Identify quality issues related to manufacturing processes and order fulfillment.
Coordinate with shift supervisors and/or quality control staff regarding order quantities and part quality.
Coordinate corrective action with department supervisors and co-workers as needed.
Determine whether an order is shippable.
Transport finished parts to the shipping area.
Communicate with CQRs as needed.
Provide feedback to team leads and supervisors about training needs on the production floor.
Follow department quality and safety standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work area, emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization.
Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
Follow company policies and operational procedures.
Perform additional tasks as assigned.