Quality Control Inspector

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for ensuring the quality standards established by the company are met by analyzing parts and determining if the part meets established standards by performing the following functions.

REPORTS TO: Quality Engineer

SUPERVISES: None

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Calibrate scales and quality measurement equipment to ensure accuracy. Completes required calibration as per Hexagon and work instructions.
• Understands and performs functional and dimensional checks.
• Demonstrates through understanding of the product’s key features and installation requirements, including what areas are visible to customers and what is most important for installation.
• Accurately interprets color checks.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of product components and material functions, including cap, substrate, and regrind.
• Complete all required quality checks in a timely and in accordance with QC sheet requirements in Hexagon.
• Proficient in using measurement tools such as tape measures, squares, calipers, and micrometers; maintains required personal tools for job performance.
• Troubleshoots minor quality equipment issues and performs basic repairs, including replacing gloss meter or microscope batteries, microscope bulbs, and printer cartridges.
• Replaces thermocouple wiring on oil can testers.
• Clearly explains quality defects and their impact to operators and packers and follows protocols for defects.
• Notifies operators immediately for quality defects found during inspection.
• Makes sound, informed decisions when addressing recurring quality concerns.
• Interprets technical drawings and blueprints to verify specifications not listed on QC sheets.
• Maintains proficiency with Hunter Lab equipment, including standardizing, rebooting, and XYZ color readings.
• Adheres to all safety rules, procedures, and company policies.
• Remains capable of and willing to perform all packer duties as required.
• Performs all tasks in compliance with established work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Checks quality samples in a timely manner and certifies product is approved to leave manufacturing.
• Passes along relevant information to next QC Inspector during shift handoff.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

· Technical training in quality is preferred.

· Must have basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer skills.

· Ability to read scales, rulers, colorimeter, gauges, drawing and quality control prints.

· Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

· Demonstrates Customer-First attitude and behavior

· Ability to be a team player committed to the success of the business

· Excellent performance as evidenced by results produced

· Operates from a clear set of positive values and principles

· Proactive and takes initiative; able to take risks

· Committed to continuous learning

· Ability to multi-task

· Demonstrated abilities/skills in problem, decision making, and conflict resolution

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a physically demanding environment.

· Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, or weekends as needed.

· Must wear appropriate PPE and comply with all safety and regulatory requirements.

The above description covers the principal functions of the job. It is not intended to be a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar tasks which may be assigned during normal or emergency operations.