Quality Inspector (2nd shift 3:00pm-11:30pm)
The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet specified standards and customer requirements. This role involves performing visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using measuring tools and testing equipment. The Quality Inspector documents findings, identifies defects or deviations, and works closely with production and quality teams to resolve issues. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, reducing rework, and supporting compliance with internal and external quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspections: Inspect products at initial, in-process, and final stages to ensure they meet specifications, regulatory standards, and customer requirements. Identify any deviations and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Monitor and Document Quality: Continuously monitor production to maintain quality and complete inspection check sheets. Document results and discrepancies for future reference.
- Conduct CMM Testing: Use Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to perform precise dimensional testing. Address nonconformances promptly and ensure proper documentation of all test results.
- Perform Dimensional and Functional Testing: Measure product dimensions and verify functionality against specifications. Record data in the SPC database and take corrective actions as needed.
- Report and Document Nonconformances: Report product defects and quality issues, maintaining accurate records for traceability and collaborating with relevant teams to resolve issues.
- Ensure Compliance with QMS and cGMP: Follow established Quality Management Systems (QMS) and cGMP regulations to maintain product quality and ensure legal and industry standards are met.
- Assist in Audits: Support internal and external audits, ensuring product, documentation, and processes comply with both internal and regulatory standards.
- Perform Sorting and Rework: Assist in sorting defective products and perform rework to ensure products meet quality standards before shipment.
- Assist in Training Inspector Packers: Train and observe Inspector Packers to ensure proper inspection techniques and accuracy in their work.
- Ensure Safety Devices Are Intact: Regularly verify that machine safety devices are functioning properly and report any malfunctions or tampering.
- Follow Safety Procedures: Adhere to safety protocols and ensure that all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) is used and in good condition.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and meet operational priorities.
Exposure
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Excellent time management, organization, and planning skills.
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to promote a team atmosphere in the department and in other production-based areas.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision, self-starter, and high initiative.
- Computer skills.
Work Environment
The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to work well with others, one on one, remote, via video and phone.
- Ability to work independently.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Westfall-Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.