1st Shift Quality Inspector

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting manufacturing and quality operations through the inspection of sheet metal components and assemblies for conformance to customer specifications and company quality standards. This hands-on temporary, full-time position supports production, customer shipments, containment activities, and final inspections.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured parts.
• Verify dimensions using a variety of measuring and inspection equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Identify, segregate, and support containment of suspect or nonconforming product.
• Support containment, sorting, and rework activities when required.
• Complete inspection documentation accurately and legibly.
• Communicate quality concerns and nonconformance findings to supervisors and management.
• Assist with process, dock, final, and customer shipment inspections and audits.
• Support urgent production and customer shipment requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.
• Perform other quality-related duties as directed by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to work primarily in metric measurements (millimeters).
• Proficient in the accurate use of inspection equipment, including some or all of the following: digital calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread plug gages, thread ring gages, pin gages, radius gages, protractors and angle measuring devices, Go / No-Go gages, surface plates, and inspection fixtures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate and consistent inspection results.
• Professional and effective communication skills with the ability to work well with operators, supervisors, and managers.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to respond quickly to production and customer needs and identify quality concerns before they become customer issues.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conform to all Wayne Metals, LLC environmental policies, programs and procedures.
• Conform to all State of Indiana laws and regulations.
• Report any environmental concerns to supervisor, Environmental Management Representative, or the Plant manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in one or more of the following manufacturing processes is highly desirable:
• Fiber laser cutting
• Punch press operations
• Press brake forming
• Manual welding
• Robotic welding
• Spot welding
• Powder coating
• Assembly operations

Experience inspecting the following is highly desirable:

• Hole diameters and locations
• Slots and cut features
• Bend angles and flange dimensions
• Weld quality
• Threaded features
• Cosmetic and paint defects
• Assembly fit and function

Preferred, but not required:

• Basic understanding of GD&T
• Basic understanding of SPC
• PPAP layout inspection experience
• CMM experience
• Gage calibration experience
• Internal audit experience