Quality Inspector

Autocar, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks a manufacturing/industrial technician to manage daily workload and maintain equipment and processes.

You will act as the local SME, research standards, identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate cross-functionally to improve product quality and maintain safe operations. Strong English, math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills, MS Office in general, MS Excel specific.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend standard BOMs, standard work instructions and procedures.
• GDP documentation practices.
• Basic math calculations (adding/subtracting).
• Lift 25–50 lbs. unassisted.
• English listening and reading required; good written skills.
• Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize.
• Quick learner; can work with minimal supervision; team environment.
• Must meet physical requirements (lifting, standing, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a daily routine to manage workload.
• Proactively learn process and product standards as local SME.
• Identify potential quality issues or opportunities for improvement.
• Research, analyze and report prioritized issues.
• Provide production support to contain and prevent issues.
• Drive root cause corrective action across departments.
• Ensure gauges and calibrations are up to date.
• Keep equipment operational via preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Pass drug test and background screening.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical skills

Oral communication

Teamwork

Quality management

Diversity

Ethics

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a daily routine and standard work to manage workload and coverage of responsibilities.
• Proactively research and learn process and product standards to serve as the local subject matter expert.
• Identify potential quality issues or opportunities for improvement.
• Research, analyze and report prioritized issues.
• Serve as production support to contain and prevent issues.
• Drive root cause corrective action cross-functionally to ensure continuous product quality improvement.
• Ensure all quality gauges and equipment calibrations are up to date.
• Ensure equipment is operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements: following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must pass a drug test and background screening (including criminal), verification of education and work history.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Eliminates the root cause of issues.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Oral Communication – Communicates effectively; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Fluent in English

Teamwork – Places the team before individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes as well as difficult feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; promotes and supports a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Required Education and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills, MS Office in general, MS Excel specific.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend standard Bill of Materials (BOM), standard work instructions and policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately following good documentation practices (GDP).
• Ability to perform basic math calculations including adding, subtracting, and measuring.
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs. unassisted on a frequent basis.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions in English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good organizational skills, able to prioritize and manage competing priorities.
• Quick learner who requires minimal supervision and possesses strong problem solving skills demonstrating ability to troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed instructions; also work in a team environment.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job (i.e., lifting, bending, twisting, standing, sitting, use of vision, etc.).

Preferred Skills

• Over one year of experience in a vehicle manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Previous experience operating and repairing diesel trucks and/or farm equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings using AXIS or other CAD viewing software.
• A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, squat, twist, walk, talk, hear and see clearly. The employee is required to stand for long periods. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without lift assistance, use hands to finger, handle, hold, move, pinch, grasp, push, pull or feel and push and pull and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be occasionally required climb, balance, crawl, crouch, sit or stoop. The employee may be exposed to frequent vibration while using tools. The employee must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as specified for the position including but not limited to: wearing gloves, safety glasses and steel or composite toed shoes. Assembly employees who work in the paint booth are required to pass a Respirator Medical Evaluation and must be able to wear a fitted respirator.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and extreme heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.