Quality Control Inspector

The Quality Control Inspector is to inspect the quality of the grating for all specified jobs. This requires knowledge of the job travelers that show quantity, grating type, material type, finish, and any special quality notes.

SUMMARY: The Quality Control Inspector is to inspect the quality of the grating for all specified jobs. This requires knowledge of the job travelers that show quantity, grating type, material type, finish, and any special quality notes. The QC inspector will have knowledge of galvanizing quality, on-grip process, and quality, as well as acceptable manufacturing standards. The QC inspector will be required to know and implement the NAAMM standards.

Quality Control Inspector in assigned Business Units.

• Work with all levels of the organization including, the Business Unit Manager, Supervisors, and Associates to create a smooth, defect-free process.
• Sample production from every station to significantly reduce/eliminate escapes from your assigned Business Unit.
• Approve and/or perform first-article inspections on a job requiring this level of oversight.
• Assure all associates are trained/certified (if required) to operate to perform the tasks they are being asked to perform.
• Assist in the training, development, and/or creation of proper training materials as required.
• Perform any required QCHECKs in the Business Unit.
• The measurement of effectiveness will be a reduction of IRRs in the Inspector's assigned Business Unit and no escapes from the Inspector's assigned Business Unit to other areas.
• Inspect output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality.
• Using gauges such as tape measure, calipers, and micrometers to measure products and assure Quality is built into the product.
• Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods.
• Check that the production line adheres to standards and procedures and complies with the Customer standards. Ask the Question: "Is there an SOP for this Process".
• Record inspection results by recording job numbers of inspected parts, summarizing issues and actions taken to keep production running with no significant pauses in the process.
• Use iAuditor to record the jobs inspected.
• Significant reworks, re-makes, and wastes will be input to the IRR System as needed.
• Helping train the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence.
• Assist Associates in Transaction Control (Epicor).
• Help Associates attain defect-free entries.
• Monitor transactions to verify that the Associates are performing the task as required.
• Propose improvements to the production process.
• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans.
• Help determine the causes of product defects and reworks.
• During product inspections, verify all equipment is calibrated correctly.
• Monitor the scrap hoppers three times during your shift and advise of any abnormalities.
• When needed, assist in the Sales Order Deviation Process.
• Always review issues immediately with the Business Unit Manager, Supervisors, and Quality Manager.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read travelers to ensure quantity, grating type, material type, finish, and any special quality notes are accurate.
• Inspect the quality of grating for all specified jobs.
• Reject any product that is not within specifications.
• Work with Production to repair the product if possible.
• Document non-conformance and report/return to the business unit or origin.
• Implement NAAMM standards.
• Support correction as needed.
• Knowledge of IRR process.
• Evaluate internal processes and suggest ideas for improvement.
• Update IRR process documents as changes occur.
• Review sales order packets using the five-point checklist application.
• Back up Quality Assurance as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent is required. The candidate must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook). In addition, one or more years of experience with a manufacturing facility. The candidate must have excellent reasoning skills, be detail-oriented, accurate and complete assignments on time with little supervision. Must take initiative and be a self-starter. Must have knowledge of galvanizing quality, on-grip process, and quality as well as acceptable manufacturing standards. Experience with ERP systems and knowledge of internal processes and procedures is preferred.

EEO STATEMENT: Ohio Gratings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

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