Quality Control Inspector

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Control Inspector will ensure that the manufacturing of finished goods and components conform to all processes and standards.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; address any unsafe conditions or behaviors with a supervisor
• Ensure that the manufacturing of finished goods and components conform to all processes and standards
• Responsible for control and disposition of Non-Conforming Products
• Aid in the inspection of First Article and production materials
• Work with manufacturing personnel during the production process
• Ensure assembled products are correct and functional
• Conduct in-line inspections
• Provide support and documentation required to maintain ISO certification
• Present non-conformities to required personnel in a professional manner
• Interface with manufacturing floor personnel to teach and train quality or other product related issues
• Inspire, motivate, and lead others in utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools to deliver results
• Organize material at work station and department according to 6S standards
• Perform other related and non-related duties as assigned through on-the-job training

Quality Inspector

Retrax-Grand Forks, ND

1st Shift Monday thru Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm and Fridays as needed

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree required.
• Quality Assurance, Lean, and ISO experience preferred
• Read and understand manufacturing prints and measuring equipment
• Software experience: Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel, ERP Software

Required Licenses

• None

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in metrology.
• Skilled in auditing.
• Skilled in inspecting.
• Ability to safely operate a Forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure.

Travel

• None

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.

Visual Acuity

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.