Quality Control Inspector

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified inspection duties including measuring, testing, and visual verification of chemicals, textile raw materials and subassemblies, labeling and packaging materials, and packaging of subassemblies to determine/ensure compliance to specifications.
• Reviews device history records and associated documentation in preparation of lot release.
• Performs environmental monitoring.
• Performs independent incoming, in-process, and final inspection of textile raw materials and subassemblies including yarns, fabrics, and tubular fabrics to determine/ensure compliance to specifications.
• Inspects product labeling and packaging.
• Documents results of inspections.
• Prepares test samples for fiber ID testing of incoming raw materials.
• Operates test equipment including, but not limited to, Thickness Gages, Balance/Scales, Skein Winders, Mullen Burst Testers, MTS Tensile Testers, Rulers, and Laser Micrometer.
• Maintains receiving inspection, work in process and finished product DHR records.
• Reviews lot history folders for final lot release sign off.
• Performs JDE data entry.
• Assists in writing inspection and test procedures and other documents relevant to incoming/receiving inspection, work in process, finished product and Lot Release.
• Maintains work area and equipment in clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Participates in safety and GxP assessments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding product quality versus specification.
• Ability to perform basic math functions/formulas, use conversion charts, and understanding of basic statistics and significant digits.
• Ability to use linear measuring devices, dial indicators, tensile testers, balances/scales, stitch counters and yarn testers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (ex. MS Word, MS Excel, etc.).
• Knowledge of AQL sampling plans.
• High School Graduate with at least 3 years experience in a production facility or quality control laboratory.
• Experience in a GMP/ISO or Mil Spec environment preferred.
• Experience with textiles a plus.
• ASQ certification a plus.
• Occasionally requires light physical effort as in periods of prolonged standing, sitting at inspection stations, bending/squatting and/or occasional lifting of light items (i.e. up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to handle monofilament and multifilament yarn.
• Dexterity to handle small items for inspections as braided and tubular knitted subassemblies (ranging from 2mm in diameter).
• May require some exposure to chemicals used in manufacturing and testing processes.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Health and Well-being Benefits
  • Medical coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accidental Injury Insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability insurance