IQS Inspector

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Lancaster, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip/DL

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility Navigation

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in Lancaster, SC is seeking an IQS Inspector to inspect finished and in-process parts to ensure compliance with customer quality and packaging specifications. This role is essential to uphold product quality and meet customer expectations.

You will work 1st shift 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed, and you will perform inspections, touch up defects, verify paint, count parts, document findings, and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a quality role, preferably metals.
• Experience in industrial warehouse environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Basic math and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts for quality and defects per customer specs.
• Verify painting according to customer requirements.
• Ensure packaging complies with customer requirements.
• Inspect materials before outside processing.
• Touch up parts to rectify defects.
• Identify non-conforming parts and arrange returns.
• Review work orders for stamping needs.
• Secure weld nuts and keep threads unpainted.
• Maintain cleanliness and correct paint errors.
• Accurately count products to prevent shrinkage.
• Document inspections and report issues.
• Adhere to safety protocols and housekeeping duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Basic mechanical skills

Clear verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The IQS Inspector is responsible for inspecting finished and in-process parts/materials to ensure compliance with customer quality and packaging specifications. This role is pivotal in maintaining product quality standards and meeting customer expectations.

• 1st Shift Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Inspect parts for quality and defects, ensuring adherence to customer specifications
• Verify that all parts are painted according to customer requirements, with no areas left exposed unless specified
• Ensure suppliers pack parts in compliance with customer packaging requirements
• Inspect materials before outside processing to confirm completion of production steps per specifications
• Touch up parts as necessary to rectify any defects or paint errors
• Identify non-conforming parts and arrange for their return to the supplier, tagging rejected products appropriately
• Review work orders to determine which products require stamping and notify management of any discrepancies
• Secure weld nuts on products and ensure threads are not painted
• Maintain cleanliness of products, correcting paint errors and cleaning as needed
• Accurately count products to prevent shrinkage and count discrepancies
• Document all inspections thoroughly and report any issues to the supervisor
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies, performing basic housekeeping duties as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience in a quality position or related field, preferably in the metals industry
• Prior experience in an industrial warehouse environment, preferably in the metals industry
• Basic math skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed oriented

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced, clean, organized, and process-oriented environment
• Must be able to stand constantly and lift up to 50 lbs.

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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