First Article Quality Inspector

AFCO Products, Inc.; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vacation

401k retirement plan

Job summary

AFCO Products, Inc. is seeking a First Article Inspector under general supervision to assure quality through audits, inspections, tests, defect analysis, and first article sample submissions.

You will set up and troubleshoot visual inspection equipment and report results against measurement standards. The role involves conducting periodic product and system audits, interpreting drawings and specifications, maintaining inspection records, and communicating quality issues with vendors and internal

Qualifications

• QA/QC experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO and related quality system standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with close attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain and use precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate inspection/lab equipment.
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, and database management software.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic product audits/inspections on running parts and conduct final shipment audits.
• Perform system and process audits (supplier certification, internal system, subcontractor, comprehensive process, set-up verifications, etc.).
• Investigate and process quality problems to aid in their thorough resolution.
• Interpret internal and customer specifications to separate acceptable from rejectable products, and provide guidance for manufacturing personal on the interpretation of product quality standards.
• Maintain filing system of inspection records for manufactured products.
• Update changes to customer specification criteria as required.
• Perform Receiving Inspection on vendor product to verify conformance to LT standards. Communicate with vendors concerning quality issues if required.
• Ensure all necessary inspection records accompany shipments.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurements

Inspection equipment

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Database software

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Inspection equipment

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Database software

Job description

Summary

Under general supervision, the First Article Inspector assures the quality of processes and products by performing audits, inspections, tests, defect analysis, first article sample submission, setting & troubleshooting visual inspection equipment, and reporting on results of measurement standards.

Summary

Under general supervision, the First Article Inspector assures the quality of processes and products by performing audits, inspections, tests, defect analysis, first article sample submission, setting & troubleshooting visual inspection equipment, and reporting on results of measurement standards.

Duties

• Conduct periodic product audits/inspections on running parts and conduct final shipment audits.
• Perform system and process audits (supplier certification, internal system, subcontractor, comprehensive process, set-up verifications, etc.).
• Investigate and process quality problems to aid in their thorough resolution.
• Interpret internal and customer specifications to separate acceptable from rejectable products, and provide guidance for manufacturing personal on the interpretation of product quality standards.
• Maintain filing system of inspection records for manufactured products.
• Update changes to customer specification criteria as required.
• Perform Receiving Inspection on vendor product to verify conformance to LT standards. Communicate with vendors concerning quality issues if required.
• Ensure all necessary inspection records accompany shipments.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Experience with QA/QC in manufacturing
• Knowledge of ISO and other related quality system standards
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with close attention to detail
• Ability to maintain and use precision measuring instruments
• Ability to operate inspection/lab equipment
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, and database management software
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

Salary is dependent on prior work experience.
Shop is clean, well-lit and air conditioned with modern machinery.
Benefit package includes health, dental, vacation and 401k retirement options.
All resumes will be kept confidential.