QA Inspector 1

Position Summary/Objective

The Inspector’s position will provide oversight ensuring all purchased and manufactured materials meet applicable requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assures that incoming materials both purchased items and raw materials, meet AstroNova, Inc. specifications and requirements.
• Samples first-piece and in-process items
• Measures with precision instruments
• Prepares Certificates of Compliance
• Maintains product and supplier history
• Processes returned goods and materials
• Performs final inspection on completed units.
• Other duties as directed

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Certifications

• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office products
• Basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of inspection practices in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of precision instruments including calipers, micrometers, etc.

 Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands, hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.