Quality Assurance Inspector

About the role

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (PES) is a leading provider of alternative fuel solutions, specializing in LPG and NH3 products. The Quality Inspector role is based at our Whitsett manufacturing facility and operates a Monday through Thursday, 3:00 pm to 1:00am schedule.

Responsibilities

• 1st piece inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection activities in the assembly departments
• Measurement equipment calibrations in the facility using calibration software to track and maintain calibration records
• Recording any Nonconformances found during the inspection process using the Assembly Inspection History program in the AS400 system
• Transacting approved material and ensuring approved items are identified and staged in appropriate areas to be put away
• Equipment calibrations (calipers, torque wrenches, pressure gauges, etc.)
• In-Process and Final inspection of machined components and final assemblies. Includes recording the inspection in the Assembly inspection History Record by use of a tablet
• Notifying Supervisors and QEs of any nonconforming products

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required, 4 year degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Manufacturing, preferred
• Strong computer literacy
• Strong communication skills and demonstrate ability to interact with upper level management
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings/blueprints and how to interpret dimensional tolerances
• Knowledge of standard inspection tools and gauges (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, plug gauges, dial indicators, optical comparator, durometer)

Qualifications

Education and other requirements include:

• High school graduate or GED required
• 4 year degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Manufacturing, preferred

Skills

Skills required for the position include:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Dimensional inspection of components using inspection tools and gauges
• Ensuring proper documentation is provided with shipments (material traceability reports, certificates of conformity, etc.)
• Transacting approved material and ensuring approved items are identified and staged in appropriate area to be put away
• Equipment calibrations (calipers, torque wrenches, pressure gauges, etc.)
• In-Process and Final inspection of machined components and final assemblies. Includes recording the inspection in the Assembly inspection History Record by use of a tablet
• Notifying Supervisors and QEs of any nonconforming products

Benefits

Our total rewards package for eligible team members includes:

• A 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Paid time off, business travel services
• Employee discounts
• An employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

Pay

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.