Quality Inspector

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd.; Huron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. is seeking an Inspector to ensure component and product quality per blueprints and internal criteria. You will participate in calibration, data collection, and reporting within the plant’s quality management system.

The role includes inspecting incoming, in-process, and finished materials, upholding policies, and supporting documentation control. Strong measurement skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS diploma or GED.
• Two-year technical degree (ASME) or equivalent.
• One to three years of quality or related experience in a factory environment preferred.
• Prior ISO 9001 systems experience a plus.
• Database experience is a plus. CMM capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess incoming, work-in-process, and final materials.
• Adhere to all company and quality policies and procedures.
• Assist with document control maintenance.
• Assist with calibration program maintenance of measurement devices.
• Complete process data collection and statistical evaluations.
• Handle multiple tasks and accept verbal direction efficiently.
• Collect records/history to summarize reports.
• Assess return goods and customer-compliant items as directed.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work site.

Skills

Read blueprints

Measurement device usage

Basic math

Statistics

MRP/ERP familiarity

MS Office

Technical problem solving

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

ASME/technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Measurement devices (gage, calipers, micrometers)

MS Office suite

Job description

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for the assurance of component and product quality as defined from blueprints and internal quality criteria records. The main tasks are the assessment through measurement and the decision that an item fulfils the specifications. The inspector plays a key position in the overall quality management system where process standardization and the reduction in performance variation are integral to the plant’s continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspection and assessment of incoming, work-in-process, and final materials.
• Adherence to all company and quality policies and procedures.
• Assist with the document control maintenance.
• Assist with the maintenance of measurement devices in the calibration program.
• Completion of process data collection and statistical evaluations.
• Handle multiple tasks and accept verbal direction with efficiency.
• Collection of records, history and other pertinent information to summarize reports.
• Assessment of return goods and customer compliant items as directed
• Maintain a neat and orderly work site.

Critical Competencies

• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of proper usage methods for measurement equipment, i.e.: gages, callipers, height gages, micrometers and other standard devices
• Ability to perform basic math functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, proportions, rates, and percent’s.
• Understanding of basic statistical functions; average, range, standard deviation, SPC charts, scatter plots, and regression.
• Familiarity with production software MRP, ERP systems required
• Basic computer skills, such as MS Office suite
• Basic technical problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle administrative tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to interact with a variety of departments and customers.

Physical Demands

• Visual acuity to read information electronically and on paper. Ability to read font size 6 and higher with or without correction.
• Be able to handle a variety of materials; rubber(s), vinyl, latex, metal(s), urethane(s) and chemical solvents.
• Physical strength to lift and carry 25 pounds frequently through the day and material weighting up to 250 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Ability to use of a variety of hand tools including (but not limited to) Allen wrenches, torque wrenches and socket wrenches.

Education/Experience

• Minimum HS diploma or GED required.
• Two-year technical degree (ASME) or equivalent from an accredited technical institution
• One to three years of quality or related experience in a factory environment is preferred.
• Prior Experience in an ISO 9001 systems a plus.
• Database experience is a plus. CMM capabilities are a plus
• MS Office literate using Word, Excel, Access and Outlook; knowledge of quality principles.

is preferred. Machine shop experience in the quality discipline or a related field will be considered.