Quality Inspector

About the role

A Quality Inspector ensures products or services meet established quality standards and specifications. They inspect, test, and audit equipment, document findings, and collaborate with production teams to address quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections and tests
• Energize Powell electrical products and other equipment
• Investigate equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis
• Complete and maintain test documentation
• Maintain and operate test equipment
• Use equipment like multi meters, clamp-on meters, and Hi-Pot to perform tests
• Interact with shop, engineering, sales, shipping, fabrication, PCR, and switchgear departments to resolve quality issues
• Engage with other Powell subsidiaries, suppliers, and customers
• Record discrepancies, non-conformities, and material shortages
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Promote a safety culture and attend safety meetings
• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying risks
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Learn and understand basic electrical principles and mechanical experience

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read prints and understand specifications
• Intermediate experience with industry codes and standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection for electrical or electronic equipment
• Intermediate experience with industry codes and standards

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Apply industry standards as applicable to job and product
• Self-develop through internal or external programs
• Demonstrate integrity and ethical decision-making
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable
• Work effectively within a team and around other departments
• Adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements
• Proficient in the English language, both written and verbal

Physical Requirements

• Maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falls
• Bend, stand, walk, crouch, ascend/descend stairs, climb stairs frequently
• Use hand tools and power tools for long periods
• Use upper extremities to apply force up to 50lbs

Working Conditions

• Safety-sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment
• Occasional outside activities
• Required to wear personal protective equipment
• Office environment with occasional desk and computer work
• Requires ability to work from ladders and scaffolding

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