Quality Assurance Inspector

IFAB; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAB Corp. in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to uphold quality standards by approving incoming materials, setting production run parameters, and performing in-process checks during manufacturing.

The role requires precise measurement using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM tools, plus reading blueprints and maintaining calibration records. Collaboration with the Quality Department and adherence to safety policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of how to use measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work orders
• Must have a working knowledge of computers
• Must have basic math skills
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly walkthroughs to assign inspection zones and document improvements
• Approve incoming materials by inspecting against specs and rejecting nonconforming items
• Approve in-process production by verifying specs and communicating adjustments to a supervisor
• Compare last parts to first parts to ensure consistency
• Approve finished products by confirming specs and arranging rework if needed
• Complete travelers, time sheets, inspection docs, and related paperwork
• Document inspection results by creating reports and logs and entering data into a quality database
• Check parts against blueprints using gauges
• Maintain measurement equipment and keep calibrations up to date
• Follow all safety policies and procedures

Skills

Measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Computers

Math skills

Verbal/written communication

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Calipers

Height gauges

Micrometers

Tape measures

Portable CMM

Virtek

Torque wrenches

Job description

Revision: 3 Edited by GA Pay Range: 18- 25 (Based on Experience)

Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Description Position Title: Quality Assurance Inspector Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Department: Quality Department Supervises: None Report To: Quality Control Manager Work Schedule: Day Shift: 7 am - 3 pm, M-Fri. Night Shift: 3 pm – 11 pm, M-Fri. Revision: 3 Edited by GA Pay Range: 18- 25 (Based on Experience)

Job Purpose

To maintain quality standards by ensuring that the incoming materials are approved; Approves the production run settings, and performs in-process checks during production runs.

Essential Functions

• Hourly walk throughs to assign production quality inspection zones/areas and document potential improvements.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to the production supervisor.
• Compare the last parts to the first parts that were approved to ensure product consistency.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
• Fill out job travelers, time sheets, inspection documents, and any other paperwork associated with the part.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into a quality database.
• Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper gauges.
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions, calling for repairs, maintaining records of calibrations, and maintaining up-to-date calibration on all tools.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Non-Essential Duties

• Interact professionally with organizational team members and other departments.
• Assists in formulating departmental strategic plans.
• Serves as a member of various employee and organizational committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• A willingness to attend training classes as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of how to use measuring tools (i.e., micrometers, calipers, angle finders, calibration concepts, R-R, etc.)
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work order instructions.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to take verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment to meet team expectations.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment: You might be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.

Equipment/Machinery Used

Calipers, height gauges, micrometers, tape measures , portable CMM, Virtek, torque wrenches.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 20lbs, kneeling, and standing for long periods.

Employment Rights

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You could be asked by management to perform other duties. IFAB Corp., can revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract. Your continued employment with IFAB Corp., is by mutual consent.