Quality Control Inspector
Full Time Manual Labor – Fremont, OH, US. Requisition ID: 1633.
Salary Range: $19.00 to $19.00 annually.
Primary Function
Responsible for ensuring the quality standards established by the company are met by analyzing parts and determining if the part meets established standards.
Reports To
Quality Engineer
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Calibrate scales and quality measurement equipment to ensure accuracy, completing required calibration as per Hexagon and work instructions.
- Perform functional and dimensional checks.
- Understand product key features and installation requirements, identifying visible areas to customers and critical installation aspects.
- Accurately interpret color checks.
- Possess thorough knowledge of product components and material functions, including cap, substrate, and regrind.
- Complete all required quality checks in a timely manner and in accordance with QC sheet requirements in Hexagon.
- Use measurement tools such as tape measures, squares, calipers, and micrometers; maintain required personal tools for job performance.
- Troubleshoot minor quality equipment issues and perform basic repairs, including replacing gloss meter or microscope batteries, microscope bulbs, and printer cartridges.
- Replace thermocouple wiring on oil can testers.
- Clearly explain quality defects and their impact to operators and packers and follow protocols for defects.
- Notify operators immediately when quality defects are found during inspection.
- Make sound, informed decisions when addressing recurring quality concerns.
- Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to verify specifications not listed on QC sheets.
- Maintain proficiency with Hunter Lab equipment, including standardizing, rebooting, and XYZ color readings.
- Adhere to all safety rules, procedures, and company policies.
- Remain capable of and willing to perform all packer duties as required.
- Perform all tasks in compliance with established work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Check quality samples in a timely manner and certify product is approved to leave manufacturing.
- Pass along relevant information to the next QC Inspector during shift handoff.
General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Technical training in quality is preferred.
- Basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer skills.
- Ability to read scales, rulers, colorimeter, gauges, drawings, and quality control prints.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Behavioral Competencies
- Demonstrates a customer‑first attitude and behavior.
- Works as a team player committed to the success of the business.
- Exhibits excellent performance as evidenced by results produced.
- Operates from a clear set of positive values and principles.
- Proactive, takes initiative, and is willing to take calculated risks.
- Committed to continuous learning.
- Can multi‑task.
- Shows strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and conflict resolution skills.
- Can lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a physically demanding environment.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, or weekends as needed.
- Must wear appropriate PPE and comply with all safety and regulatory requirements.
The above description covers the principal functions of the job. It is not intended to be a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar tasks which may be assigned during normal or emergency operations.
Rotating 2-2-3 schedule with the hours of 6p-6a.