Quality Inspector - 1st shift

Faxon Firearms; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Faxon Firearms in Fairfield, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Quality Inspector. The role demands strong attention to detail and the ability to inspect and ensure the quality of incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and 1-5 years of relevant experience. This position requires access to technical data governed by ITAR; thus, U.S. person status is necessary.

The work environment promotes safety and compliance with regulations, and applicants must demonstrate effective communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing environment or similar Quality position.
• Familiarity with common measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, height gages, and bore gages.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and approves incoming materials based on specifications and tests.
• Inspects in-process production and communicates adjustments to supervisors.
• Approves finished products and manages re-work as needed.
• Documents inspection results and maintains quality database.
• Ensures measurement equipment is operational and properly calibrated.
• Follows safety regulations to maintain a healthy work environment.

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

Education

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

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

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)
• Individual granted asylum or refugee status under U.S. law

Applicants who do not meet these requirements cannot be considered.