Quality Inspector

Prescott Metal; Biddeford, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescott Metal in Biddeford, ME is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify parts against customer documents and keep precise records. The role covers 1st article, initial, preliminary, in-process, and final inspections, ensuring proper documentation and COC issuance.

Ideal candidates will have GD&T proficiency, blueprint interpretation skills, and strong measurement tool experience to support accurate dimensional inspection throughout fabrication processes.

Qualifications

• Understanding of 1st article inspection, Initial, Preliminary, In-process, Final, and Incoming inspections.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and ability to interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency with measuring instruments and math/geometry skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts conform to customer documents and record discrepancies.
• Perform 1st article inspections and issue COC.
• Inspect jigs/fixtures and dimensions at various stages; maintain MRB area.

Skills

GD&T

Calipers

Tape measure

Dimensional inspection

Blueprint interpretation

Tools

Versa gauge

Dial caliper

Pallet jack

Job description

# Quality Inspector18 MORIN STREET - BIDDEFORD, ME 04005## OverviewSalary Range$22.00 - $31.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneCategoryQA - Quality Control## Description**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** It is the responsibility of all quality-control personnel to ensure customer parts conform to customer documents and record any discrepancies.* Measure work-piece dimensions throughout the fabrication operation to ensure conformance and repeatability.* Notify the supervisor of any problems and suggest changes that will allow jobs and projects to run more efficiently.* Follows established procedures for documenting inspection process.* Tag parts for acceptance or rejection.* Maintain Materials Review Board (MRB) area of non-conforming parts and adhere to non-conforming material processes.* Ensure all measuring equipment is properly cleaned, calibrated, and certified.* Keep work area neat and orderly to prevent slips, trips, and falls.* Keep documentation organized.* Inspection of Jigs and Fixtures when necessary.* Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal achieve its goals.**1st Article Inspection*** Provides documentation requested by the customer for a first time run. Required criteria is typically given by each customer.* Prescott’s standard 1st article inspection.* Inspect part 100%.* Provide all necessary paperwork that is required by the customer.* Issue COC.**Initial inspection*** All dimensions are checked off.* The controlled document is then stamped with a red INSP stamp, initialed, and dated by the inspector.* Inspects jigs and fixtures.**Preliminary inspection*** Solve document issues.* Verify job traveler and identification tag has correct information.* Incoming inspection for purchased items as required.* Verify forming orientation.* Critical dimensions.* Verify correct material.* Check for burrs and sharp edges, tapped holes, counter sink holes, hardware.* Welding.* On the laser check for burrs inside holes and cut outs.* On the punch press check for proper hole size.* Verify quantity.* Verify frame and fabrication finishes.* Interpret powder coat masking on blueprints.**Final inspection*** Incoming inspection for Operation’s Standard Operating Procedures (OSOP).* Cosmetic after parts are hung.* Help track 1st articles and ensure all paperwork is completed and filed appropriately.* Final assembly check.* Silk screening completed.* Stamping.* Proper packaging.## Qualifications**Technical Knowledge Required:*** Understand the processes of 1st article inspection, Initial inspection, Preliminary inspection, In-process inspection, Final inspection, and Incoming Inspection.* Knowledge of customer expectations.* Proficient at interpreting mechanical drawings.* Convert decimals and fractions, related to what shows on the Job Traveler (work order)/blueprints.* Have a good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).* Strong math and geometry skills.* Interpret Job Travelers.* Understand Cut Lists and Bill of Materials (BOM).* Utilize tape measure, dial caliper, Versa gauge, and all other inspection equipment.* Ability to maintain Part Process Change Request (PPCR) and Defect Tracking database.* Ability to calibrate precision instruments and tape measures.* Provide all necessary paperwork that is required by the customer.* Understand the process of Certificate of Conformance (COC).* Knowledge of frame general metal fabrication and assorted finishes.* The inspector must have mechanical ability as well as ability to interpret mechanical drawings.* Trained on the battery-operated pallet jack.**Physical Demands/ Work Conditions:*** The Inspector stands for 8-10 hours per day, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds.* Normal exposure to production/manufacturing environment subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and powder coating- and occasional office environment.**Required Personal Protective Equipment:*** Safety Glasses while on the shop floor.* Gloves when handling material.* Earplugs if next to operating machinery.* Safety shoes.