Quality Inspector

Jamco Products; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamco Products is seeking a Quality Inspector to audit finished products against specifications and work orders. You will perform dimensional audits, review molding processes, and inspect received materials with a strong eye for detail.

The role requires reading calipers, familiarity with ISO inspection procedures, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel. Candidates should be able to work Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, in a fast-paced environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 months related experience preferred.
• Ability to read calipers and use measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with ISO inspection procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Audit finished product against specifications and work orders.
• Perform dimensional and process audits as directed.
• Identify and report deviations promptly to supervisor.
• Maintain audit records and support 6S practices.
• Home the quality to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Microsoft Office

Calipers

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Calipers

Measuring equipment

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

SHIFT: Monday – Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

WAGE: $20.00+ DOE

Job Overview: The Quality Inspector’s duties include auditing finished product against the specification and work order and reporting any findings as directed. Additionally audit duties may include, but not be limited to, product dimensional audits, production process compliance audits, molding process audits, and audits of received materials. The person in this position must be motivated, team-oriented person with a strong level of attention to detail, possess the ability to understand and apply blueprint and specification requirements, be able to perform in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment, have good problem-solving skills and a good technical aptitude.You have the responsibility as an employee at Jamco to make a good quality product to exceed our customer expectations. You have the authority and responsibility to initiate recommendations to resolve problems and continuously improve our Quality Management. Total Quality Management involves all employees at Jamco to be dedicated to participating in improving our processes, our products, and our culture. Quality products start and end with you! Take pride in your work by providing a clean & functioning product for our customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following Jamco policies and OSHA standards
• Make skid move tags, create SMT for tag RTS
• Verify posting errors at the end of each shift
• Correct/Verify open batches, lead to verify
• Tracking/Audit line closeouts and set-up
• Visually audit parts on presses several times each shift. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected
• Perform “First” Articles and Documentation. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected
• Audit for any packing discrepancies. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected
• As directed, audit dimensional attributes of product. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected
• As directed, audit operators’ performance against standard work requirements. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected
• As directed, audit/test incoming materials against company standards and specifications. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected
• As directed, audit machine process parameters against approved process documents. Must notify the supervisor or manager ASAP if issues are detected
• Accurately maintain records of all audit activities
• Implement and maintain 6-S organization tools

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Flexible and adaptable to the demands and requirements of a fast-paced environment and changes in priorities
• Detail-oriented and resourceful
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma qualification a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED
• One to three months’ related experience and/or training; preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer proficiency (Word & Excel); required
• Knowledge and understanding of the ISO procedures for inspection; required
• Ability to read, understand and use calipers and other test and measuring equipment; required
• 6 months or more production experience; preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively to employees of organization
• Ability to do two mathematical operations to arrive at the solution
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to heat and cold and the risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.