Quality Inspector

Merit Brass Company; Arkansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Merit Brass Company in Richmond Heights, OH is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will perform in-process inspections of cut-Blanks, nipples and pipe, ensuring conformity to specifications throughout production.

Strong attention to detail, ability to read blueprints, and experience with rulers, calipers, micrometers and PMI equipment are essential. Excellent documentation and teamwork are expected, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; strong written and verbal communication.
• Manufacturing or inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic inspection tools and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections of components to specifications.
• Inspect pipe material for production, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct first piece and final inspections; document results.
• Use rulers, calipers, micrometers, gauges and PMI equipment for measurements.
• Maintain traceability documentation and report quality trends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Team player

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Rulers

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges / PMI equipment

Job description

Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products, trusted by customers nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Quality Inspector at our Richmond Heights, OH location. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and grow with our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career.

Objectives

• Ensures Merit Brass quality standards and expectations are met or exceeded all the time
• Upholds the Merit Brass corporate mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the core valuesas published
• Maintains a professional, ethical and respectful attitude while exercising teamwork

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections of cut-blanks, stamped and threaded nipples according to specifications during themanufacturing stages
• Perform inspections of pipe intended for use in production, confirms that it meets or exceeds the specificationsrequired by industrial standards; Tracking measurements with heat numbers for traceability
• Perform first piece inspections and approve manufacturing set-ups
• Perform final inspections of washed nipples according to documented processes
• Utilizes rulers, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and PMI equipment to assure material is within specifications
• Communicates timely and regularly on any required adjustments to manufacturing supervisors
• Perform inspections of Merit purchased products according to the defined criteria and measurements using standardphysical and mechanical gages
• Accurately maintains documentation of traceability information and the results of inspections and testing
• Serve as a resource and content expert to team members; information regarding quality trends of production ordersand pipe manufacturers
• Works with other quality personnel to ensure proper paperwork is completed
• Advocates the spirit of teamwork and personal accountability in the performance of other duties and responsibilitiesas requested by the department supervisor
• Ensures work areas and operations conform to safety requirements and are hazard free
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent education; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience with a background in manufacturing or inspection preferred
• Ability to use and read basic inspection tools such as rulers, scales, micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Ability to learn raw material and manufactured product identification numbers
• Must demonstrate great attention to detail
• Capable of identifying small very fine imperfections / surface flaws in material
• Basic computer knowledge and math skills (adding/subtracting whole numbers/fractions, decimals, etc.)
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing information
• Ability to work individually and/or with others as a team member to continuously improve our company
• Excellent work habits including punctuality, attendance, and work ethic
• Standing / bending for entire shift; capable of lifting 50–70 lbs. occasionally from floor-level; pushing and pullingorder carts that could weigh up to 150 lbs.
• Moving, and lifting full lengths of pipe (12 to 24 feet in length)
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
  Benefits :
  Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays