Calibration, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Engineering Drawing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Materials Testing, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), Organizational Skills, Procedure Development, Product Testing, Purchase Orders, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Time Management, Travel Planning
Quality Inspector I
The Quality Inspector I is responsible for inspecting and evaluating products, materials, and test specimens to ensure compliance with quality standards, engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase orders. This role supports receiving, in-process, and final inspections in accordance with established quality procedures, inspection plans, and production travelers. The position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection and Evaluation
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished parts, materials, and test specimens.
- Verify conformance to applicable procedures, process plans, and quality standards.
- Accurately document and record all inspection results on company forms and records.
- Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming materials; generate required nonconformance reports.
- Review and validate certifications and documentation for compliance with specifications and purchase order requirements.
- Maintain proper material traceability through stamping and marking procedures.
Testing and Documentation
- Conduct destructive and non-destructive testing (UT, PT, etc.) with limited supervision, following established procedures and specifications.
- Support customer inspections and audits as required.
- Ensure the integrity and organization of quality control documentation systems.
- Perform routine calibration of tools, gauges, and instruments to maintain accuracy.
- Process material stock requests per established procedures.
Continuous Improvement and General Duties
- Adhere to all safety, environmental, quality, and 5S standards.
- Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and organized manner.
- Communicate improvement ideas related to processes, tools, or documentation to the Quality or Area Manager.
- Complete all assigned tasks accurately and on time.
- Uphold positive relationships with customers and team members.
- Must meet ATF background requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; coursework in Industrial Arts or Trade School preferred.
- Experience in mechanical inspection, machining, or non-destructive testing (UT, PT) preferred.
- Working knowledge of quality control methods, inspection procedures, and documentation standards.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.