A quality control inspector makes sure that products are made according to prescribed guidelines and specifications. They perform tests to ensure that products meet quality standards, report their findings, then make recommendations for improvement.
Understand, practice, and support safety standards in all work and in all locations
Conduct tests to ensure that manufactured products conform to specifications
Utilize calipers, micrometers, scales, gauges, microscopes, or other appropriate measurement/validation equipment to perform routine and non-routine inspections of raw materials, in-process products, or finished products
Communicate with production to reduce the amount of non-conforming product produced
Maintain inspection reports and records inspection data as part of overall quality system
May participate in the development of corrective action measures
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Performs routine assignments as directed
Learns to identify quality standards, protocols, instructions, etc.
Performs general tasks and completes routine assignments
Proficient in the use of manufacturing equipment; may assist in the manufacturing of the product
Becomes more quality focused and accountable for work product
Receives assistance in the completion of more complex assignments
Works under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment
Performs complex tasks and completes assignments with little or no assistance
Fully proficient in quality standards and techniques and manufacturing processes
Proficient in identifying work product defects and required corrective actions; significant accountability for work product
Performs complex tasks and completes assignments with little or no assistance
Works under limited supervision with latitude for independent judgment
Performs advanced tasks and completes the most-difficult assignments
Possesses advanced skill set and works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for independent judgment
Fully proficient in identifying quality issues and corrections required; accountable for their own work product and/or assigned team
May mentor less-experienced peers and assist supervisors, but does not formally supervise others
May assist Quality Engineering group with administrative tasks
Must be able to work on government programs (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.)
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
1-3 years of experience
Must be able to work any assigned shift (1st, 2nd, 3rd and/or weekends)
Must have general knowledge of manufacturing process; ILC specific product line(s) preferred
Must have basic knowledge of computer applications, e.g., Word, Excel, and database input
Must be able to understand work instructions, blueprints, or other documents written in English
Must be able to communicate effectively with team members in general and in English
Demonstrated ability to manage assignments with minimal direction and to completion
Must submit to work-related eye exam every 2 years
Must have successfully passed all required Quality and Manufacturing training assigned
Experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work in high,
precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift/ move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift/ move up to 40 pounds. The employee must regularly use specific vision abilities as follows: correctable to 20/25 (near sight); vision correctable to 20/50 (far sight); differentiate between colors.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
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