Quality Control Inspector

Summary:

The QC inspector tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of the parts. The QC inspector needs to be able to use precision measuring equipment, read measurements in both inches and millimeters, and pay great attention to detail. This is a critical role which directly affects the quality and performance of the products.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process items and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications
• Documenting and reporting inspection results, deviations and nonconformance issues to support process improvement and regulatory compliance
• Interprets engineering drawings and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
• Measure and test products at specified stages in the production process for a variety of qualities such as dimensional, visual characteristics, leak rates, and pressure
• Segregates nonconforming parts and completes nonconforming forms
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
• Sets up and performs nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure conformance to requirements
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis
• Maintain an organized area with clear tracking on parts
• Diligently follow all QMS policies, complete required documentation, and input required data into ERP system
• Assist other departments as needed

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

At least one year’s experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting

At least one year’s experience with hands-on inspection of products

Experience with QMS, specifically ISO 9001 is highly preferred

Excellent in the following skills:

• Focus and attention to detail
• Communication
• Organizational
• Problem-solving aptitude

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Working knowledge of: Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel. Daily record keeping according to company policies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Driver’s License

Other Skills and Abilities

Communication skills using email, portals, meeting platforms, and verbal contact

Accuracy and organization

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Vision is required to be correctable to read Jaeger J1 at 12 inches or greater.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you live in the Sacramento area, and you are willing to work 100 percent onsite?
• Do you have at least one year experience working in a manufacturing setting?
• Do you have at least one year experience using hands-on, precision measuring equipment, such as calipers/micrometers?

Work Location: In person