Quality Auditor - 3rd Shift

WKW North America; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WKW North America at the WKW Main Plant in Pell City, AL, is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform dimensional, mechanical, and visual inspections across production processes. You will ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards, record results, and participate in containment and corrective actions.

The role requires hands-on use of micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, and other metrology tools, with thorough documentation and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in assembly is preferred.
• Proven ability to use inspection gauges, checking fixtures, and precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, plug gauges, pin gauges, and other metrology equipment.
• Familiarity with containment processes and nonconforming material handling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe Acrobat PDF.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections, in-process audits, and dock audits.
• Record inspection results and quality data in databases and systems (Excel, Access, Babtec, and other quality software).
• Monitor nonconforming material and ensure proper containment and disposition.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections and document results.
• Use precision measuring equipment and GD&T applications to evaluate parts.
• Communicate nonconformances and quality concerns to relevant personnel.
• Maintain 5S in the quality department and inspection areas.

Skills

Quality inspection

Automotive manufacturing

Assembly experience

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Adobe Acrobat PDF

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

Thread gauges

Plug gauges

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: WKW Main Plant - Pell City, AL 35125, Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly

Perform dimensional, mechanical, and visual inspections of parts throughout various manufacturing processes, including incoming inspection, machining, polishing, anodizing, painting, assembly, dock audits, finished goods containment, and other production activities. Ensure all products meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, and company quality standards.

Notify the Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, or Quality Manager when products, materials, or processes fall outside established specifications or process parameters.

Assist in identifying the causes of defects or malfunctions and evaluating the impact of deviations on product requirements through basic root cause analysis techniques.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform incoming inspections, in-process audits, and dock audits.
• Record inspection results and quality data in the appropriate databases and systems (Excel, Access, Babtec, and other quality management software).
• Monitor and verify the proper segregation and identification of nonconforming material in designated racks, bins, and containment areas.
• Confirm that identified nonconforming parts meet the criteria for containment and disposition.
• Perform or oversee containment activities involving raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods or material at the customer.
• Maintain organization and control of material movement into and out of MRB cages.
• Maintain 5S standards within the quality department and inspection areas.
• Assist in maintaining boundary sample boards and ensuring that approved reference samples remain current and properly identified.
• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining the highest quality standards for products and materials used in production.
• Perform quality verification checks whenever process, equipment, material, or product changes are implemented.
• Independently perform first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections on parts, gauges, and checking fixtures, and accurately document results.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation at all times during the inspection and testing process.
• Evaluate parts and determine acceptability based on established quality standards and specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, plug gauges, pin gauges, and other inspection devices.
• Support the development and execution of part and gauge inspection plans, including the application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and engineering specifications.
• Conduct visual inspection of gages, check fixtures, measuring equipment and devices for any damage or calibration that may be needed and report to the CMM technician.
• Communicate nonconformances and quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with all local, state, federal, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Quality Engineer or Quality Manager.

Additional Responsibilities:

When required, this employee may perform duties typically assigned to the Gauge Specialist position, including:

• Perform quality inspections of finished products and in-process components according to established procedures and sampling plans.
• Follow processes and procedures associated with the production and assembly areas.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizes re-work and waste, and inputs data into quality database.
• Tag and isolate defective material and provide description or justification for defective material.
• Distribute results, communicate findings and make corrective actions as directed.
• Enter data into PC to produce quality reports and graphs per instructions.

Qualifications: Technical Skills and Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in assembly is preferred.
• Proven ability to use inspection gauges, checking fixtures, and precision measuring equipment, including:
• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Height gauges
• Dial indicators
• Thread gauges
• Plug gauges
• Pin gauges
• Other common metrology equipment
• Familiarity with manufacturing and quality systems, including:
• Containment processes
• Nonconforming material handling
• Basic problem-solving methods
• Quality alerts
• First-piece approval/release
• 5S methodology
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe Acrobat PDF.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze inspection results and make sound quality-related decisions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Authorization Level:

Able to stop assembly and production when quality related issue(s) are present

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.