Quality Inspector 1

Department: Line Quality • Classification: Non-Exempt, Direct • Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor • No supervisory responsibilities

About the role

The Quality Assurance Inspector 1 examines products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.

Responsibilities

• Approve in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and physical tests; communicating required adjustments, issues, or trends.
• Approve finished goods by confirming specifications; conducting visual and physical tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Perform preassembly-preparatory work: cleaning of housing, removal of excess adhesives, degreasing nuts and screws, greasing O-rings and seal rings.
• Visually inspect for abnormalities (dents, missing parts, general integrity) and minor cosmetic issues (scratches, nicks, switch operations, general workmanship).
• Visually inspect holographic image, glass components, and housing for surface quality.
• Physically inspect holographic image, glass components, and housing to assure every component falls within tolerance per product specifications and customer requirements.
• Clean smudges, remove dust or debris, and perform minor re-work on holographic image, glass components, and/or housing as needed.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.
• Notify supervisor and senior QC Inspectors when defects are found.
• Help analyze and correct production problems.
• Perform image inspection using a computer-based high-accuracy measurement system to inspect holographic image for image brightness.
• Pack, label, and scan throughout in-process production.
• Maintain professional appearance and grooming; consistent attendance and punctuality; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, keep commitments, work long hours when necessary, complete tasks on time or communicate alternate plans.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; seek ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to assure quality.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
• Perform job duties in compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with production/assembly related work as directed by supervisor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0–2 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work on a team and collaborate with others
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: visual acuity unaided or corrected 20/30 at 14 inches with at least one eye; pass depth perception test (minimum rating 4); pass color perception test. Tested by medically trained personnel per company “Visual Acuity” work rule.

Environmental Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to respiratory hazards, noise, and vibration.

Health and Safety

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• May be exposed to lasers.
• Noise level usually moderate.

These statements describe the general nature and level of work; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals assigned to tasks controlled by the ISO program have the authority, consent, and responsibility to carry out those tasks as defined in the program.