Quality Inspector B

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh non-aerostat raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications; evaluates documentation, performs laboratory procedures, measures process performance, records data and prepares reports. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. Level B is an inspector competent to perform all areas of practice with modest supervision and support – a Level B inspector can handle back shift, off-day or remote site shift semi-independently where immediate access to higher quality assurance authority is unavailable.

Working Procedure:

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

• Attach or mark identification onto products or containers

• Record test results, test procedures, or inspection data

• Detect and correct (or report) errors or omissions in inspection/test data or records

• Using a calculator or computer for assistance, correctly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; determine averages, percents, minimums and maximums; assess conditions of less-than, greater-than and equal-to; understand decimal places/precision

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Read blueprints

• Read and understand procedures and work instructions

• Read specifications

• Read technical drawings

• Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Conduct performance testing

• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications

• Inspect manufactured products or materials

• Assess consistency of production quality

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

• Maintain safe work environment

• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems

• Monitor work to enforce standards

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

• Distinguish colors of lights and objects

• Appreciate attributes of paint and coatings

• Grade, classify, or sort products according to specifications

• Recognize characteristics of solid raw materials (alloys/metals, plastics, wood)

• Sort manufacturing materials or products

• Understand engineering data or reports

• Understand measuring and monitoring devices

• Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals

Additional job duties include the following:

• Successfully complete training for and work to technical standards required by the work including AWS or IPC

• Recognize and avoid energy storage device and other hazards associated with electro-mechanical work and stop/report if unsafe

• Obtain Purchase Order (and any data package) or Manufacturing Order of items to inspect

• Obtain correct revisions and complete copies of drawings and specifications governing items to be inspected

• Determine the required amount and extent of inspection/test required from sampling plans and procedures

• Inspect items and record results as conformance or non-conformance

• Red-tag and segregate non-conforming items until released by proper authority

• Report inspection results to stakeholders and supervision

• Stop work and notify supervisors when non-conforming processes are detected or defective items are being produced

• Determine the completeness of assemblies and kits

Education Requirement: High School diploma or equivalent. Trade/vocational school certificate or completion of some technical college-level classes desired.

Experience Requirement: Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a related industry. Military experience comparable to industry experience is considered equivalent. Two years of inspection related experience required.

Benefits: TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.

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