Inspector, QA

LCI Brand; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

LCI Brand in the United States is seeking an Inspector, QA to perform quality raw material receiving, in-process, and end-item inspection at defined points of inspection. The role supports ensuring conformance to specifications through sampling, tests, and data entry for management review.

You will help write procedures and inspection reports and use calipers, micrometers, rulers, and other instruments to verify product quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with ability to keep accurate, neat records.
• Knowledge and experience with test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, scales, protractors, tape measures, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts.
• Ability to analyze data to detect trends and communicate them to management.
• Ability to communicate with manager and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Obtains random samples from incoming materials and evaluates for conformance to specifications.
• Performs routine checks, tests, gauging and instrument inspections of materials and finished goods.
• Assist in writing procedures, work instructions and inspection report forms for area of expertise.
• Obtain random samples from outgoing pallets of finished product and check with laboratory instruments that the samples meet company quality standards and customer’s color code standards.
• Collects pertinent data to ensure processes are within tolerance levels.
• Conducts required testing procedures as outlined by customer specifications.
• Enters data into usable programs for management review.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Rulers

Scales

Protractors

Tape measures

Job description

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission‑critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Inspector, QA performs quality raw material receiving, work in‑process, and end item inspection at defined points of inspection.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Monday‑Friday 7:30 AM – 4 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains random samples from incoming materials and evaluates for conformance to specifications.
• Performs routine checks, tests, gauging and instrument inspections of materials and finished goods.
• Assist in writing procedures, work instructions and inspection report forms for area of expertise.
• Obtain random samples from outgoing pallets of finished product and check with laboratory instruments that the samples meet company quality standards and customer’s color code standards.
• Collects pertinent data to ensure processes are within tolerance levels.
• Conducts required testing procedures as outlined by customer specifications.
• Enters data into usable programs for management review.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with ability to keep accurate, neat records.
• Must have knowledge and experience with test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, scales, protractors, tape measures, etc.
• Must be able to read and interpret contracts.
• Must be able to analyze data to detect trends and communicate them to management.
• Must be able to communicate with manager and co‑workers in a courteous and professional manner.

Why LCI?

• Purpose‑driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus‑Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On‑site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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