Quality Inspector

About the role

Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Quality Inspector at our Richmond Heights, OH location.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Merit Brass quality standards and expectations are met or exceeded all the time
• Upholds the Merit Brass corporate mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the core values as published
• Maintains a professional, ethical, and respectful attitude while exercising teamwork
• Performs in-process inspections of cut-blanks, stamped and threaded nipples according to specifications during the manufacturing stages
• Performs inspections of pipe intended for use in production, confirms that it meets or exceeds the specifications required by industrial standards; Tracks measurements with heat numbers for traceability
• Performs first piece inspections and approves manufacturing set-ups
• Performs final inspections of washed nipples according to documented processes
• Utilizes rulers, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and PMI equipment to assure material is within specifications
• Communicates timely and regularly on any required adjustments to manufacturing supervisors
• Performs inspections of Merit purchased products according to the defined criteria and measurements using standard physical and mechanical gages
• Accurately maintains documentation of traceability information and the results of inspections and testing
• Serves as a resource and content expert to team members; information regarding quality trends of production orders and pipe manufacturers
• Works with other quality personnel to ensure proper paperwork is completed
• Advocates the spirit of teamwork and personal accountability in the performance of other duties and responsibilities as requested by the department supervisor
• Ensures work areas and operations conform to safety requirements and are hazard free
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent education
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience with a background in manufacturing or inspection preferred
• Ability to use and read basic inspection tools such as rulers, scales, micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Ability to learn raw material and manufactured product identification numbers
• Must demonstrate great attention to detail
• Capable of identifying small very fine imperfections / surface flaws in material
• Basic computer knowledge and math skills (adding/subtracting whole numbers/fractions, decimals, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing information
• Capable of working individually and/or with others as a team member to continuously improve our company
• Excellent work habits including punctuality, attendance, and work ethic
• Standing / bending for entire shift; capable of lifting 50–70 lbs. occasionally from floor-level; pushing and pulling order carts that could weigh up to 150 lbs.
• Moving, and lifting full lengths of pipe (12 to 24 feet in length)
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays