Quality Inspector - 1st shift

Great Oaks; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Oaks seeks a Quality Inspector to inspect and approve materials, in-process production, and finished products. You will document results, maintain measurement equipment, and ensure a safe, compliant work environment. The role requires reading prints and quality plans and communicating adjustments to production.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in manufacturing quality, strong math and communication skills, and familiarity with calibration standards. ITAR considerations apply; U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• 1–5 years as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and math skills.
• Ability to read prints, routers, and quality plans.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and calibration requirements.
• U.S. person status due to ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Inspects 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, and confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizes re-work and waste, and inputs data into quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calibration requirements and calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Blueprint reading

Basic math skills

Documentation

Analytic skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Job description

General Description

Use and maintain all common measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gages and bore gages. Read and understand prints, routers, and quality plans and to communicate the information contained.

Job type

Full time

General Description

Use and maintain all common measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gages and bore gages. Read and understand prints, routers, and quality plans and to communicate the information contained.

Reports to:

Quality Manager

Responsibilities

• Inspects and approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Inspects 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, and confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizes re-work and waste, and inputs data into quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calibration requirements and calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Educational Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, technical or trade school training preferred

Previous Experience

• 1 - 5 years as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing environment or similar Quality position

Other Skills

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytic skills
• Documentation skills
• Good hand/eye coordination'
• Reporting skills
• Blueprint reading

This position involves access to technical data and information governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Under ITAR, candidates must be U.S. persons to be eligible for this role.

A U.S. Person Is Defined As a

• U.S. citizen,
• Lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or
• Individual granted asylum or refugee status under U.S. law.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements cannot be considered.