Quality Assurance Inspector - 1st shift

Description

It is the responsibility of the Quality Inspector to inspect, and test select purchased and manufactured components/products for compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings, engineering specifications, work instructions and Company quality standards. 

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Inspect and test select purchased and manufactured components/products for compliance with purchase order specifications, engineering drawings and specifications, work instructions and SI quality standards. 
• Inspect products using various equipment and tools such as micrometers, calipers, various gauges and other measuring tools. 
• Test incoming raw materials. 
• Accurately record, document and report inspection results in accordance with Company procedures.
• Prepare and complete non-conformance and other department related reports for data collection. 
• Identify defective parts and quarantines such parts from production flow.
• Recommend changes and updates to quality policies and procedures in conjunction with the process engineer, production supervisor, and others as appropriate.
• Prepare and make rejection decisions for scrap list review in conjunction with production supervisor, process engineer, and others as appropriate.
• Accurately and completely enters inspection data into electronic databases and ERP system.
• Cross train on different job tasks within the department.
• Participate and/or oversee the assembly of prototypes and verification orders.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work overtime as necessary.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned. 

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. Office environment in manufacturing facility. The noise level is usually moderate.

Safety And Personal Protective Equipment:

Must adhere to all safety rules in force for the location you are in while performing your job responsibilities. This includes at a customer or supplier location. Must meet requirements for PPE in specific manufacturing areas when you are in those areas including safety shoes and safety glasses.

Direct Reports:

None

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Schroeder Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• A post-secondary advanced manufacturing certification or credential (e.g. Mechatronics) is desirable.
• Experience operating a CMM is preferred.
• Job training in basic CAD reading and knowledge of proper use of common inspection equipment is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in the fluid power industry and/or manufacturing environment is preferred. 

Skills And Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a solid knowledge of ERP software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, routing and inspections sheets.
• Capability to obtain forklift certification to drive a forklift, including RAYMOND upright trucks and Wave machines.

Other Requirements:

• Possesses knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality when working with company proprietary information.
• Ability to identify and resolve practice problems in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Abilities:

Stand - Frequently

Walk - Frequently

Sit - Frequently

Handling / Fingering - Constantly

Reach Outward - Frequently  

Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally

Climb - Not Applicable 

Crawl - Not Applicable

Squat or Kneel - Frequently

Bend - Frequently

Lift / Carry:

10 lbs. or less - Constantly

11-20 lbs. - Constantly

21-50 lbs. - Occasionally

51-100 lbs. - Not Applicable (Team Lift only)

Over 100 lbs. - Not Applicable (Team Lift only)

Push / Pull:

12 lbs. or less - Occasionally

13-25 lbs. - Not Applicable

26-40 lbs. - Not Applicable

41-100 lbs. - Not Applicable (Carts w/ wheels)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)