Quality Inspector

Job DetailsJob Location: 18 MORIN STREET - BIDDEFORD, ME 04005Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $22.00 - $31.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: QA - Quality ControlEssential Duties and Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of all quality-control personnel to ensure customer parts conform to customer documents and record any discrepancies. Measure work-piece dimensions throughout the fabrication operation to ensure conformance and repeatability.  Notify the supervisor of any problems and suggest changes that will allow jobs and projects to run more efficiently. Follows established procedures for documenting inspection process. Tag parts for acceptance or rejection. Maintain Materials Review Board (MRB) area of non-conforming parts and adhere to non-conforming material processes. Ensure all measuring equipment is properly cleaned, calibrated, and certified. Keep work area neat and orderly to prevent slips, trips, and falls. Keep documentation organized. Inspection of Jigs and Fixtures when necessary. Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal achieve its goals. 1st Article Inspection Provides documentation requested by the customer for a first time run. Required criteria is typically given by each customer. Prescott’s standard 1st article inspection. Inspect part 100%. Provide all necessary paperwork that is required by the customer. Issue COC. Initial inspection All dimensions are checked off. The controlled document is then stamped with a red INSP stamp, initialed, and dated by the inspector. Inspects jigs and fixtures. Preliminary inspection Solve document issues. Verify job traveler and identification tag has correct information. Incoming inspection for purchased items as required. Verify forming orientation. Critical dimensions.  Verify correct material. Check for burrs and sharp edges, tapped holes, counter sink holes, hardware. Welding. On the laser check for burrs inside holes and cut outs. On the punch press check for proper hole size. Verify quantity. Verify frame and fabrication finishes. Interpret powder coat masking on blueprints. Final inspection Incoming inspection for Operation’s Standard Operating Procedures (OSOP). Cosmetic after parts are hung. Help track 1st articles and ensure all paperwork is completed and filed appropriately. Final assembly check. Silk screening completed. Stamping. Proper packaging. QualificationsTechnical Knowledge Required: Understand the processes of 1st article inspection, Initial inspection, Preliminary inspection, In-process inspection, Final inspection, and Incoming Inspection. Knowledge of customer expectations. Proficient at interpreting mechanical drawings. Convert decimals and fractions, related to what shows on the Job Traveler (work order)/blueprints. Have a good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Strong math and geometry skills. Interpret Job Travelers. Understand Cut Lists and Bill of Materials (BOM). Utilize tape measure, dial caliper, Versa gauge, and all other inspection equipment. Ability to maintain Part Process Change Request (PPCR) and Defect Tracking database. Ability to calibrate precision instruments and tape measures. Provide all necessary paperwork that is required by the customer. Understand the process of Certificate of Conformance (COC). Knowledge of frame general metal fabrication and assorted finishes. The inspector must have mechanical ability as well as ability to interpret mechanical drawings. Trained on the battery-operated pallet jack. Physical Demands/ Work Conditions: The Inspector stands for 8-10 hours per day, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds. Normal exposure to production/manufacturing environment subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and powder coating- and occasional office environment. Required Personal Protective Equipment: Safety Glasses while on the shop floor. Gloves when handling material. Earplugs if next to operating machinery. Safety shoes.