Quality Inspector III

About the role

Cadrex is searching for a Quality Inspector III to directly support site manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies with the goal of consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations of quality.

Responsibilities

• Use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, surface plate, and height gage
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Visual inspection of product according to customer requirements
• Inspect and or test in-process product as well as finished product
• Document inspection results by completing required reports/logs
• Identify and quarantine all non-conforming product
• Generate and summarize non-conforming reports for discrepant products
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and identify and address issues with equipment that may need repair?
• Inspect and approve incoming materials where and when needed by confirming they meet specifications
• Attend department meetings as required
• Inspect and release products for shipping by ensuring proper documentation or certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements. (Visual & Dimensional verification may be required)
• Learn and assist with dimensional verification of PPAP and 1st article parts
• Create internal Control Plans in accordance with customer and Advanced Laser requirements
• Operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment
• Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation and development of manufacturing related documentation and providing proper measuring techniques
• Absorb and assist with calibration procedures and provide calibration of measuring equipment as outlined by Advanced Laser procedures and ISO Standard
• Collaborate with the team for corrective action in reaction to customer complaints, vendor issues, and internal process failures
• Able to successfully work on a team to resolve issues with manufacturing personnel
• Operate FARO & Micro-Vu measurement equipment efficiently
• Participate in internal process audits including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification
• Complete PPAP and 1st article documentation development and processing
• Lead and train Level I and II inspectors as needed to increase performance
• Train, identify, and implement lean processes and project improvements
• Collaborating, supporting, and providing Quality guidance towards all levels of the manufacturing process, both internally & externally, and document results as required.
• Participating in numerous levels of Quality activities, which can include product verification with an array of inspection equipment, resolving both internal & external quality-related issues, and establishing processes.
• Leading & providing direction to Level I & II Quality Inspectors
• Interpreting customer drawings to understand all required product specifications
• Ensuring the calibration maintenance is up to date of all inspection equipment.

Requirements

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Understand industry safety standards and quality expectations
  • 5 or more years working in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS with hands on inspection preferred
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs
• Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail software and the use of the internet
• High-level understanding of GD&T, operating CMMs, interpreting & diagnosing CMM results, and metrology techniques
• High-level experience in using measuring devices such as CMMs, calipers, micrometers, bore gages, and height gages
• 5+ years of experience within the metal fabrication industry
• Able to successfully work both independently and on a team
• Effectively present information in both 1:1 & small group situations, both internally & externally
• Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e-mail software

Qualifications

• DEGREE OR 5+ YEARS IN A RELATED FIELD IS PREFERRED
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Location

Sites are located in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico.

Schedule

M-F

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

About Us

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production.

Total Compensation

• Total compensation includes health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Company Values

• Safety first
• Rising to the challenge
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Doing the right thing

Salary

$30 - $45 / hr.