QUALITY INSPECTOR

ZipRecruiter; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Inspector in Buffalo, NY, to ensure production standards through inspection and testing. This role requires a strong attention to detail, experience with measurement tools, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Successful candidates will contribute significantly to maintaining product quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in quality inspection or production.
• Experience in blueprint reading.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute assignments as given by the Supervisor.
• Responsible for product inspection at defined intervals.
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Scales

Coordinate Measuring Devices

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Schedule: Monday- Thursday 6:00 AM- 4:30PM

Objective: To support production through testing, inspection, and auditing of products, processes, and tools with the highest level of quality and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year experience of quality inspection or 1 year of service in Production at Power Drives, Inc.
• Experience in blueprint reading
• Experience with measurement tools and techniques (ex. Calipers, micrometers, scales, etc.)
• Familiar with Coordinate Measuring Devices

Job Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional customer
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Working knowledge of manufacturing supervision
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Ability to be cross trained in other functions
• Ability to stand throughout entire shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute assignments as given by the Supervisor or Group Leader
• Immediately inform supervision of all equipment, process, material, safety, and quality concerns
• Follow all work instructions, policies, work rules, safety guidelines, and work procedures
• Meet or exceed all quality and quantity requirements
• Responsible for product inspection at defined intervals
• Responsible for the validation of first piece production runs
• Responsible for any quality related testing required by the customer
• Responsible for insuring compliance to customer/quality system requirements
• Assist in the external/internal auditing process through audit participation
• Performs process audits and inspection audits
• Utilize a range of measurement tools and techniques (ex/ calipers, scales, gage blocks, fixtures, 3D measurement, etc.)
• Training other team members as assigned
• Participate in daily housekeeping of assigned areas and other cleanup efforts as assigned
• Participate in problem solving, continuous improvement, and customer complaint resolutions efforts
• Read and understand product blueprints and technical data sheets as required
• Perform basic preventative equipment maintenance as assigned
• Accept reassignment to other departments as workload dictates

Pay Range: Pay Range: $18.00 To $22.00 per hour

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.