Visual Inspector, QC

About the role

The QC Inspector, Visual, Orchid Oregon, performs tasks to visually inspect machined and machined & polished parts to ensure compliance to customer acceptance criteria in accordance with established policies and procedures. The QC Inspector, Visual, Orchid Oregon reports to the Quality Control Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect machined and machined & polished parts
• Route non-conforming product for rework operations to ensure compliance of customer acceptance criteria
• Complete proper documentation as required including, but not limited to, process routing card, salvage router, scrap tags, dimensional reports, etc.
• Ensure compliance to Orchid requirements in inspection and record keeping. Collect inspection data and report results. Maintain accurate documentation at all times during the manufacturing and inspection process per Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Perform complete Device History Record review.
• Ensure all raw materials received meet specifications, when applicable.
• Perform testing and inspection at various stages of production, including visual and dimensional inspection.
• Ensure customer specifications and other applicable internal requirements are followed. Use inspection tools for measurement purposes, such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparator, gage blocks, thread gages, plug gages, pin gages, functional gages, and dial indicators.
• Maintain equipment to ensure proper operation and escalate any equipment-related issues.
• Communicate potential nonconforming situations to Quality Engineering and Quality Management.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic manufacturing concepts and processes.
• Quarantine non-conforming or potential non-conforming parts or materials.
• Work modified schedules to support production requirements as necessary.
• Operate and perform basic programming duties of advanced inspection systems.
• Train inspection personnel.
• Inspect customer-returned parts.
• Under guidance, perform first article inspections to support production and perform internal manufactured first articles.
• Advocate for the health and safety of self, co-workers, customers, and the community.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Complete all required training.

Requirements

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)
• Associates of Science (A.S) (Preferred)
• Experience in a Scientific Field (Preferred)
• Experience in Quality Inspection and Lean Manufacturing (Preferred)
• 3+ Years of Experience (Required)

Skills

• Programming - Working Experience
• Problem Solving - Working Experience
• Mathematical Ability - Extensive Experience
• Data Entry - Working Experience
• Computer Knowledge - Working Experience
• Collaboration - Working Experience
• Handwriting - Working Experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
• Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Extensive Experience
• Information Processing - Working Experience
• Blueprint Reading - Extensive Experience
• GD&T - Extensive Experience
• Visual Quality Assurance - Extensive Experience
• Layout Inspection - Extensive Experience
• Time management - Working Experience
• Testing - Working Experience
• Production and Processing - Working Experience

Qualifications

• Education Qualifications: High School Or Equivalent (Required)
• Experience Qualifications: Experience in a Scientific Field (Preferred), Experience in Quality Inspection and Lean Manufacturing (Preferred), 3+ Years of Experience (Required)
• Licenses and Certifications: Any American Society for Quality (Preferred), Any Technical Trade School (Preferred)