Quality Control Inspector

International Medical Industries; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

International Medical Industries is seeking a quality inspector to perform in-process visual and dimensional inspections on injection molded parts. You will measure with micrometers, calipers, and comparators to ensure conformance, maintain records, and communicate defects.

The role requires translating drawings/specifications and guiding operators. We value experience leading inspection teams and prefer ASQ certification.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• ASQ certified quality inspector preferred.
• Experience leading inspection or measuring teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process visual and dimensional inspections on injection molded parts against standards.
• Measure dimensions using micrometers, calipers, and comparators to ensure specifications.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare a defects list; communicate with other departments.
• Provide guidance and transfer inspection skills to injection molding operators.
• Report quality problems to QA leadership and ensure containment and corrections.

Skills

Reading drawings

English proficiency

Independent worker

Quality inspection leadership

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Comparators

Job description

Description

Performs short-cycle repetitive tests and/or inspections involving knowledge of the product and the use of standardized measuring specifications and/or test instructions. Will examine parts and/or assemblies, rejecting units, which do not meet specifications. Will use calipers, magnifiers, specialized test equipment, and work form inspection documentation including blueprints and written specifications. Understands and adheres to proper documentation practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs in-process visual and dimensional inspections on injection molded parts against established standards. Inspections are to be performed at a defined interval in the injection molding department at time of manufacture.
• Performs complete part inspection by measuring dimensions such as length, diameter, and distance between reference points using precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and comparators to ensure the product(s) meets specifications.
• Maintains a record of inspections and prepares a list of defects, interacts with other departments to ensure compliance with specifications, and facilitates the acceptance of parts. This includes a shift-end summary report, format to be determined.
• Provides guidance and transfers inspection skills to injection molding operators.
• Reports quality problems or nonconformances to the head of IMO and QC supervisor, then follows up to ensure that containment and corrections have/will take place.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language and be understood.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree (2-year), or equivalent.
• ASQ certified quality inspector.
• Experience leading, directing, or supervising inspection or measuring teams.

Physical / Mental Demands

Job is performed indoors in a variety of settings including office, manufacturing/injection molding floor, quality control lab, and warehouse with no abnormal hazards or risks. Protective safety clothing will be required in certain settings, including appropriate dress code: no makeup or jewelry, shoe coverings, gloves, hairnet, lab coat, etc., as needed.

Physical activity includes sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above shoulders, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Must be able to sit or stand throughout most of a shift with occasional walking.

Repetitive bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting.

Work may require weekend and evening work.

Must be able to work under stress and in a fast-paced environment.

Must be alert, able to concentrate, and use good judgment.