Quality Assurance Inspector - Loudon

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Company paid life insurance

Holidays, vacation & personal time

Job summary

J.B. Poindexter & Co. in Tennessee seeks a quality inspector to examine vehicles, parts, and assemblies for surface finish, color, and defects while following inspection plans and specifications.

The role requires reading blueprints, performing mechanical and visual inspections, and documenting findings for corrective actions. Strong communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel/Word are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to read blueprints along with a working knowledge of various testing equipment.
• Computer literate (MS Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Audit and monitor quality requirements per specs.
• Conduct tests and quality checks on finished products.
• Initiate Non-Conformance reports as required.
• Input and trend key inspection process metrics.
• Document inspection findings and monitor corrective actions.
• Inspect raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies per plans.
• Read specifications and part prints; ensure calibration of inspection equipment.
• Perform product identification and traceability.
• Support PPS team efforts.
• Adhere to quality and safety policies; pursue continuous improvement.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Description:

Examines vehicles, parts, and assemblies for physical characteristics, such as surface finish, color, and texture, and for defects, such as cracks, scratches, and loose connections.

Essential Functions and Activities:

• Audit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with company/customer specifications.
• Conduct various tests and quality checks on finished products. Ensure that all products have been tested and fall within standards, measured to specifications and within tolerances, readability of labels, etc.
• Initiate Non-Conformance reports (Material Rejection Notices) as required.
• Input and perform trending of key inspection process metrics.
• Document and report inspection findings and results and monitor corrective actions to inspection findings.
• Perform accurate mechanical, physical, and visual inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies as per Inspection Plans and Specification Requirements.
• Read and interpret specifications and part prints and ensure calibration and maintenance is performed on inspection equipment.
• Perform product identification and traceability activities, as required.
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements/Hazards:

• Job requires extensive standing, stooping, or bending, lifting, reaching, twisting and turning to assemble parts. Lifting will involve fabricated parts and assemblies weighing anywhere from several pounds to 50 pounds. Parts weighing more than 50 pounds are handled with a hoist or with help from another team member.
• PPE:Safety shoes, Safety glasses with side shields are always required. Other PPE such as hearing protection, gloves, safety goggles, respirators, etc. may be required depending upon the task at hand.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Preferred: plus 2-3 years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
• Ability to read blueprints along with a working knowledge of various testing equipment
• Computer literate (MS Excel and Word)

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Company paid life insurance

10 company paid holidays

Vacation and personal time

Equal Opportunity Employer