Quality Inspector (Fort Wayne, IN)

Duties

• Visually inspects and/or measures a pre-determined sampling of parts prior to receiving them into inventory and creates an electronic record of inspection activities.
• Parts may be evaluated for adherence to dimensional and/or esthetic requirements.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is required.
• Must be able to properly use and maintain basic measurement tools.
• Deliveries may include supporting paperwork which must be documented and retained.
• Check dimensions using the engineered drawing or an inspection plan as a guide.
• Use basic measurement tools (digital calipers, protractors, digital film thickness gauges, etc.) to verify dimensional characteristics.
• Analyze esthetic characteristics visually; either in comparison to a physical standard or to a description in a specification.
• Inspect incoming parts/material (and in-process parts when necessary).
• Check-in, quarantine, and alert all interested parties of rejected parts returned by customers.
• Audit purchased components in inventory for condition, count accuracy and contamination.
• Approve or reject parts.
• Tag approved parts for receiving.
• Tag rejected parts and place them in non-conforming cage.
• Notify supervision of non-conformity.
• Maintain an assortment of measurement tools that are dedicated to the incoming inspection area/process.
• Operate computer to track parts and enter data.
• Absorb and analyze returned product as directed by the Quality Team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year inspection and/or manufacturing experience with knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply these skills to problem-solving situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• The employee will need to be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at varying intervals throughout the work day.

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.