Quality Inspector I

About the role

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others. As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems. We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtain incoming raw materials for inspection prior to finished product testing.
• Approve materials through material specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing rework and waste, inputting data into JD Edwards.
• Ensure measurement equipment is operating and calibrating per operating instructions; report equipment repairs as needed.
• Achie quality and organization performance goals by completing and recording results as needed.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment and uphold all safety policies and procedures.
• Broaden knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Collaborate across departments to support additional warehouse functions as needed (Receiving, Putaway, Sorting, Repack, Kanban, Kitting, Shipping, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of experience in quality inspection or a related area.
• Forklift Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience understanding and interpreting blue prints.
• Experience working in JD Edwards database.
• Experience in processing Pre Production Approval Process (PPAP) parts.
• Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Frequent Standing, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Manual Dexterity; Occasional Walking/Running, Reaching, Bending/Kneeling, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 35lbs., and Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs.; Seldom Sitting, Driving.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent Analysis/Reasoning; Occasional Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports, etc.), and Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Occasional Work Alone, Loud Noises; Seldom Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work.
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Little or no stress created by work, employees, or public.