Quality Inspector

Functions and Responsibilities

• Examine material or product for surface defects such as cracks, pits, and incomplete welds.
• Compares the product with the parts list or sample model to ensure completion of assembly.
• Verifies specified dimensions of product or material.
• Rejects defective parts, and marks the type of defect on the part, container of parts, or inspection tag.
• Interprets engineering drawings, diagrams and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in the production process, and tests for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical characteristics.
• Operates any diagnostic equipment needed to perform the job.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – up to 75%
• Walking – up to 80%
• Lifting – up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Bending – up to 15%
• Climbing – approximately 15%
• Crouching – up to 15%
• Kneeling – up to 10%

Knowledge, Mental Effort, Communication Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1 year of previous experience in a quality role.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret tape measures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standard situations.
• Above average interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflict amicably.
• Ability to communicate issues verbally and in written form.
• Above-average time pressure of decision-making.