Quality Inspector

IFAB; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IFAB in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Quality Inspector to uphold quality by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, and by recording results with gauges and data logs.

The role requires precise measurements, adherence to blueprints, forklift operation, and maintaining calibration records while ensuring safety and proper PPE usage. Applicants should be prepared for a manufacturing setting and standard shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Must own tools for daily tasks (micrometers, calipers, edge finders, etc.).
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Forklift certified; understand safety rules for lifts.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions and work from sketches.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of thriving in a fast pace environment to meet team goals.

Responsibilities

• Approves incoming materials by verifying specs, conducting tests, and rejecting nonconforming items.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specs and coordinating adjustments with production supervisor.
• Approves finished products by confirming specs and documenting rework and approvals.
• Fill out travelers, time sheets, inspection documents and related paperwork.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Verbal & written communication

Basic math

Fast-paced work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

CMM

Forklift operation

Gages/measurement equipment

Job description

Job Purpose

Maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, maintaining gages and recording quality results.

Essential Functions

• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, rejecting, and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, confirming re-work.
• Fill out job travelers, time sheets, inspection documents and any other paperwork associated with the part.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, inputting data into quality database.
• Check parts to ensure they meet blueprint specifications using proper gauges.
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions, calling for repairs and maintaining records of calibrations and maintain up to date calibration on all tools .
• Maintains all quality charts and graphs that display company goals for internal rejects, external rejects and on-time delivery.
• Maintains all quality records such as PPAP’s FAI’s Etc.
• Ensure welders are certified for the projects they are working on.
• Maintain welder certification records.
• Reevaluate welders when required to maintain their certification.
• Create and maintain training folders for each employee.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Arrives to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled with a positive attitude.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Non-Essential Duties

• Interact with organizational team members and other departments in a professional manner.
• Assists in formulating departmental strategic plan.
• Serves as a member of various employee and organizational committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Willingness to attend training classes as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must own tools supply for daily tasks (i.e., micrometers, calipers, edge finders, etc.)
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work order instructions.
• Must be forklift certified and understand all safety rules and procedures in proper use of lifts.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to take verbal and written instructions and work from handmade sketches.
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast pace work environment to meet team expectations.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment; may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.

Equipment/Machinery Used

Forklift, calipers, all types measuring equipment, CMM

Physical Requirements

Lifting up to 50lbs, pushing, pulling, climbing and balancing frequent stooping, kneeling, and standing for long periods of time, enhanced manual dexterity, vision protection and other appropriate protective clothing.

DRESS CODE:

NOT Approved:

• No Shorts.
• Sleeveless tops, halter tops or tank tops.
• Sweatpants/Leggings/Athletic wear.
• Ripped, frayed, stained or messy

Approved dress code:

• T-shirts (no graphics).
• Polo Shirts.
• Navy, Black or Work Jeans (must be long pants in ALL areas)
• Company logo wear.
• SteelToe Boot or Shoe (REQUIRED).

Department Hours

**Department Hours are subject to change based on customer demands! ** Employees in this department should be prepared as hours change and can do so by request of the plant manager due to customer demands**

General Hours

General Hours 1st shift (8 hours) 7am – 3:30pm, (10 hours) 7am – 5:30pm

Shift Breaks

1st Shift: 10-minute break @ 9:00 am, 30-minute Lunch break @ 12:00 pm