Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector position conducts inspection of customer parts during the manufacturing process and before the parts are shipped to our customers.

Essential Functions

• Ensure that plated (or other processed) parts meet established quality standards

• Inspect finished parts to ensure that they …

• Match process, chromate, topcoat/dye, wax, and other finishing on Traveler (Word Order)

• Assure that plating thicknesses are within tolerances specified on the Traveler; when necessary, produce thickness reports

• Pass go/no-go gauges, when applicable

• Pass tape test, when applicable

• Match quantities, weights, and number of containers on the Traveler

• Signoff on Travelers for acceptable parts, and when appropriate, affix acceptance sticker to containers

• When rejecting parts, indicate rejection on the Traveler, put reject stick on container, and return parts to production line

Final packaging

• Shrink wrap containers and finalize any required packaging/palletizing

• Bring completed Traveler to office and scan as processed

Miscellaneous

• Maintain stock of testing tape, rejection sticks, acceptance stickers, etc.

Provide a safe, clean, and organized workplace

• Ensure all safety polices are being followed, including proper usage of PPE

• Ensure that “To Be Inspection” area remain clean and organized

• Participate in continuous improvement activities

• Suggest improvements for quality, safety and efficiency

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency

• Problem Solving/Analysis

• Organizational Skills

• Technical Capacity

• Customer Focus

• Collaborative

• Safety Focused

• Detailed Oriented

• Initiative

Supervisory Responsibility

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The performance of this position requires exposure to a typical manufacturing area that requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, appropriate closed-toe shoes, and other PPE as needed. The noise level is moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Quality Coordinator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the Quality Coordinator is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, and sitting. The Quality Inspector is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, or bend. The Quality Inspector must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, Saturdays are mandatory, when necessary, this will depend on customer requirements.

• 1st Shift: 6:45 am. to 3 pm

• 2nd Shift: 2:45 pm to 11 pm

• 3rd Shift: 10:45 pm to 7 am

Required Education and Experience

• Quality orientation and high attention to detail

• Strong desire to learn

Preferred Experience and Education

• Experience in a manufacturing company, especially with quality

Other Duties

• As assigned

EEO Statement:

Lake City Plating is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse team of talented individuals who are passionate about their work. Our goal is to foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. Together, we aim to provide exceptional service to our customers.

Please note that the base compensation information provided is subject to change at the discretion of Lake City Plating. Actual compensation may differ from the listed amount or range based on various factors, including assigned shift, market conditions, location, and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.