Quality Inspector

About the role

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying the daily integrity and quality of Unarco manufactured products by performing routine inspections of products in all departments. Ensure the quality management systems are being followed as intended, and if there are product deviations, that they are reported in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedule to identify “high risk” parts being manufactured.
• Inspect and evaluate raw material, work‑in‑process, and finished goods to ensure products meet defined specification limits.
• Develop appropriate specification limits when none exist, in collaboration with relevant parties.
• Consistently and accurately use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, protractors, squares, levels, etc.
• Enter data to track quality performance of various departments and machinery.
• Communicate deviations to supervisors and plant management via email to ensure corrective action.
• Develop and maintain quality forms, SOPs, and documentation as needed.
• Assist in formulating and tracking quality Key Performance Indicators to statistically reflect department performance.
• Complete assignments and projects with minimal supervision.
• Comply with internal safety expectations and OSHA Safety and Health rules.
• Demonstrate respect, integrity, and adherence to organizational values and ethics.
• Meet all deadlines and follow policies and procedures.
• Work scheduled shifts, including overtime and weekends as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills: MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Moderate to advanced experience in Excel or other database software, including report generation, pivot tables, and charts.
• Ability to complete required staffing‑company paperwork.
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings.
• Proficient written and verbal communication in English.
• Self‑starter and team player with ability to work without close supervision.
• Manual dexterity and ability to follow verbal and written directives.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and ability to monitor own work for quality.
• Understanding of racking systems and components.
• Capability to inspect parts for conformance.
• Effective personal time‑management skills.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Knowledge of Unarco products, key quality attributes, and production processes.
• Reasoning ability to handle non‑standardized situations daily.
• Ability to compare parts to drawings from Infor ERP XA.
• Ability to follow one‑ to four‑step instructions.
• Deductive problem‑solving skills.
• General math application in problem solving.
• Capacity to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to handle standardized production situations with occasional variables.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 pounds repetitively at a reasonable rate.
• Regularly climb ladders, sit, use hands/fingers, handle or feel, talk, and hear.
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms, including overhead.
• Standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Reasonable range of motion and strength of all extremities and spinal segments as determined by a physical exam.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically loud; hearing protection must be used at all times. The facility is not climate‑controlled, so employees experience summer heat and winter cold. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.