Precision Tools Quality Inspector

Sandvik AB; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GWS is the North American leader in the design and manufacturing of custom cutting tools. The Quality Control Inspector ensures that all products meet customer and company standards by inspecting end mills and form tools at the end of production, and coordinating calibration and disposition of non-conforming items.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of related experience, plus experience with gauges, calipers, micrometers and metrology equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1-3 years industry related experience and/or training.
• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of tool and cutter grinding is ideal but not required.
• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience with hand gauges and non contact-contact inspection equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect cutting tools manufactured within extremely tight tolerances.
• Examine tools for proper geometry within blueprint specifications.
• Compare quantity and part number of items received with procurement data and other specifications to ensure completeness of and accuracy of order.
• Approve or reject items, and record inspection and disposition data.
• Inspect incoming raw material, thin film coating, vendor supplied tooling, grinding wheel geometric configurations and final inspections.
• Prepare inspection procedures for reference use in subsequent inspections.
• Run inspection programs for in-process process and final inspection.
• Assist in etching product identifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Blueprint reading

Metrology equipment

Gauge calibration

Calipers & micrometers

Windows navigation

Quality management system

Team communication

Manufacturing environment

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Non-contact inspection

Hand gauges

Metrology equipment

Job description

GWS is the North American leader in the design and manufacturing of custom cutting tools. The Quality Control Inspector ensures that all products meet customer and company standards by inspecting end mills and form tools at the end of production, and coordinating calibration and disposition of non-conforming items.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years of related experience, plus experience with gauges, calipers, micrometers and metrology equipment.