Quality Assurance Inspector

Boston Centerless; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Centerless in Woburn, MA is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to support production by testing and inspecting products and raw materials. The role emphasizes measuring parts, recording data, and ensuring conformance to quality standards across multiple product lines.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years in a quality role, training in manufacturing, and proficiency with precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of trade school, vocational, or apprenticeship in manufacturing preferred.
• 1-3 years in a quality role; ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading gauges and blueprints.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, and handling materials.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications and confer with Value Stream Leaders, QA, Management, and Engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Select products for inspection at specified stages in production and receiving; check dimensions, appearance, and function.
• Assist Warehouse personnel; perform receiving inspections on incoming materials.
• Perform First Piece, In-Process, and Final Inspections within the Value Streams.
• Record inspection data in accordance with procedures.
• Evaluate data and indicate conformance or deviations from standards.
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality.
• Ensure calibrations within Value Streams are up to date.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Perform process audits of operator inspection processes.

Skills

Quality inspection

Dimensional measurement

Data recording

Inspection planning

Education

Trade school / Vocational training

Tools

Dial gauges

Measuring instruments

Job description

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Quality Assurance Inspector

Full Time Manual Labor Woburn, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1056

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

This position supports Production and Receiving by testing and inspecting products and raw materials at various stages. Records statistical and conventional data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Focuses on 6’ & 12’ centerless ground bar materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret specifications and confer with Value Stream Leaders, QA, Management, and Engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
• Select products for inspection at specified stages in production and receiving. Checks products for variety of qualities, such as dimensions, appearance, and functional characteristics
• Assist Warehouse personnel; performs receiving inspections on incoming materials
• Perform First Piece, In-Process, and Final Inspections within the Value Streams
• Record inspection data, in accordance with procedures
• Evaluate data and indicate conformance or deviations from existing standards
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
• Assure calibrations within Value Streams are kept up to date
• Maintain an organized and clean work area
• Perform process audits of operator inspection processes (Allvac, Synthes, Straumann, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education & Training: 2 - 5 years of trade school, vocational, or apprenticeship in manufacturing preferred
• Work Experience: 1-3 years in a quality role; ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Physical Demands:
  • Stand, walk, push, pull frequently; reach overhead, and bend to the floor rarely to occasionally
  • Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or e xert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

Working Conditions:

• Normal noise levels from operating machines
• Exposure to oils and cutting fluids – rubber gloves provided as needed
• Safety glasses and hearing protection recommended on the shop floor
• May be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

• Measure parts in a timely and accurate manner
• Identify/report problems to avoid scrap
• Maintain a flexible outlook toward job assignments
• Attention to detail - prepares paperwork accurately