Quality Inspector

HORST ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING CO•East Hartford, CT
•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector verifies manufacturing first pieces for conformance to controlled documentation and checks supplier conformance to purchase order requirements and controlled documentation. The role supports manufacturing associates with dimensional verification issues and serves as a company resource on inspection methodology, technique, gaging, and interpretation of process specifications. This position is 100% in office at the plant in East Hartford, Connecticut, and is available on either first or second shift. First shift is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; second shift is 3:00–11:30 p.m. Second shift includes a 15% shift differential.

Requirements

  • College degree, or a high school diploma/GED and equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to read and write comments.
  • Ability to interpret and understand operation sheets, blueprints, purchase orders, specifications, and applicable company/customer paperwork.
  • Strong verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and shop math skills.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerance requirements.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for departmental and individual improvement and suggest changes.
  • Skill using inspection gaging such as micrometers, calipers, height stands, indicators, optical comparators, tri-roll type gaging, and Keyence scanning.

Responsibilities

  • Perform layout inspections on all levels of manufactured parts.
  • Ensure manufactured parts meet blueprint, operation sheet, and other specification requirements using knowledge of quality practices and manufacturing methods.
  • Prioritize job assignments within the quality inspection area.
  • Interact with associates at all levels regarding quality issues.
  • Verify rejections before submitting them to the quality clinic.
  • Liaise between Quality and Engineering to facilitate communication and activity.
  • Create documentation related to FAI forms and submit it as required.
  • Create Inspection Method Sheet (IMS) forms and perform related duties.
  • Perform all responsibilities of a Quality Inspector and other related duties as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive PTO package
  • Paid company holidays
  • 401(k) match program
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement/assistance program
  • 15% shift differential for second shift
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