2nd Shift Mechanical Quality Inspector

ACS Manufacturing, LLC.; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Manufacturing, LLC. seeks a Quality Control Inspector to support the Site Quality Manager in inspecting products to verify compliance with customer specs, welding codes and material specs. You will document non-conformances, initiate corrective actions, and maintain accurate inspection records.

The role emphasizes safety, 5S/Lean practices, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include weld, dimensional, and paint inspections, calibration support and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• English reading/writing; Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of codes and specifications; GMP/industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform weld, structural, dimensional, paint, general electrical, visual and final product inspections.
• Conduct pressure or vacuum tests on tank products and basic electrical tests.
• Review released shop drawings for accuracy and potential fabrication errors.
• Initiate non-conformance reports and monitor repairs.
• Ensure proper tagging, labeling, and markings on materials and products.
• Interpret complex drawings and electrical schematics for fabrication.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Electronics/Management

Tools

Measuring tools

Electrical testing tools

Temperature sensors

Tape measures

Leveling devices

Job description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of theSite Quality Manager the Quality Control Inspector is responsible for performing product inspection to verify compliance with customer specifications, welding codes and material specifications. Initiates, documents and monitors non-conformance reports to ensure products satisfy customers’ expectations. Maintains complete and accurate records of inspection activities.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Inspections: Weld inspections, structural flatness inspections, dimensional / positional inspections, paint inspections, general electrical inspections, visual inspections and final product inspections.
• Tests: Pressure or vacuum test of tank products. Test basic electrical systems. Test sound abatement performance.
• Evaluate and review released shop drawings for completeness and potential fabrication errors.
• Initiate non-conformance reports, tags affected material, and monitors progress of repairs.
• Order and inspect for proper tags, labels, signs, plaques and markings.
• Interpret and communicate to others complex shop drawings, plans, blueprints, sketches and electrical schematics
• Create Certificate of Compliance for products.
• Complete all necessary quality required documentation including Inspection Reports, checklist, control plans, and job records.
• Perform material receiving inspections for compliance to product specifications
• Assist leads in working towards a safer and Lean Manufacturing environment, 5S+1 implementation, and just-in-time acquisition of all materials and goods for the projects
• Support the calibration program. Insure all critical-to-quality tools used in the production are calibrated and correctly labeled as such.
• Review all engineering change notices (ECN) to insure correctness and that the fabrication shops can effectively and efficiently fabricate the product as indicated by the ECN.
• Assist in the facilitation or data gathering of problem-solving activities, to include the creation of A3 problem-solving reports, root-cause analysis, the establishment of mitigation plans, the development of implementation project plans, and the commissioning of new process changes.
• Always obey and practice the safety standards of ACS Manufacturing.
• Evaluate the workmanship of individual welders and notify production supervision or CWI/CWE when additional training is perceived needed.
• Insure all products meet local, state, and federal regulations, codes and requirements; along with customer specifications.
• Responsible for any other tasks as assigned.

Technical:

• Be proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel; learn the company’s ERP tools.
• Ability to inspect welds to AWS standards and to blueprint welding symbols.
• Willingness to participate in a team-oriented environment and foster cooperative work relations.
• Participate in engineering and general design reviews as required.
• Support the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) preferred.
• Proficient in the use of standard inspection measuring tools and equipment such as tape measures, leveling devices, temperature sensors, and instruments to measure electrical characteristics.
• Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematics; and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to coach fabricators in what needs repair/rework; an occasionally demonstrate how to perform the repair/rework.

Physical Working Conditions:

• Able to work exposure to elements, such as ambient temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.
• Able to work in an area without heaters or air conditioning.
• Able to work outside the building in various type of weather.
• Able to stoop, bend, reach, climb, kneel, look up and work at 18 feet or more heights.
• Must have good eyesight, with or without corrective lenses, with near vision acuity and color contrast differentiation to inspect fine detailed work.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including physical lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling of heaver objects.
• Able to work in an environment involving exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following safety precautions and the use of personal protective equipment.

Minimum Requirements – Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, or any combination of education and experience.
• An Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, Management, or related field preferred; or five years of experience in structural fabrication, welding, assembly, installation, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, drawings and sketches.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check for employment.
• Ability to read and write English, Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Good knowledge of measuring devices and tools and the proper operation.
• Good knowledge of codes and specifications.