Quality Inspector - Technician

Quality Inspector-Technician Job Description

Job Location:  Bridgton, ME

Position Type:  Fulltime

Reports To:  Quality Manager

Job Status:  Non-Exempt

Education:  High School diploma with certificates, or related field or the equivalent combination of education, functional training, and experience required.

Description:

Howell Laboratories Inc. and its divisions: ODAT Machine and GDL Powder Coating, is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) engineering and manufacturing company based in Bridgton and Gorham, ME.  We are committed to providing our knowledge, expertise, and integrity to partners who require solutions on which they can stake their lives and livelihoods. We turn innovation into creation.

Our Values: Ownership, Accountability, Integrity, Feedback, Empathy, Openness

Position Overview:

The Quality Inspector will ensure products meet quality, safety, and reliability standards by inspecting materials, testing, and documenting defects. They interpret blueprints and use metrology tools to validate that all parts and assemblies meet the necessary requirements. Key duties include checking, testing, and verifying in-process and finished goods against industry standards like ISO 9001 and ISO 17025.

Responsibilities:

• Inspections: Conducting in-process, final, and incoming material inspections.
• Measurement: Using precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, height gauges, etc.
• Documentation: Reporting on inspection data, supplier documentation review, nonconformances, and quality issues.
• Calibration: Maintaining and calibrating testing equipment.
• Compliance: Ensuring products meet company, industry, and regulatory standards.
• Process Improvement: Collaborating with teams to identify root causes and suggest improvements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma, with technical certificates, or associate degrees in quality control or engineering preferred or related field or equivalent combination of education.

• Understanding of blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with gauges, microscopes, and, in some cases, advanced equipment.
• Attention to Detail. High capability to spot, document, and analyze product defects.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS): Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17025.
• Ability to work in team environments and report anomalies to supervisors.

Key Competencies:

• Reading and understanding industry standards.
• Technical procedure comprehension and development.
• Writing reports and policies for the quality management system.
• Desire to learn and grow with the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse the operations facility
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.