Quality Inspector -1st shift

Viwinc; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Viwinco is seeking a dedicated 1st shift Quality Inspector to inspect and audit finished products and materials, ensuring compliance with quality standards. You will review drawings, record results, and communicate issues to leadership.

The role supports training and continuous improvement on the production floor. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in quality production, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with measurement tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years in a quality production environment with QC techniques.
• Competent with computers, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-to-finish inspections and audits on production lines.
• Inspect units by comparing to standards and measuring dimensions.
• Ensure lines adhere to Quality Requirements and review drawings and specs.
• Record inspection results and input data into quality records.
• Identify non-conforming issues and report to supervisor.
• Assist training of production staff on QC measures.
• Suggest process improvements for continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor equipment use and calibration requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Reading drawings

Basic math

Computer literacy

Quality standards

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Gauges

Calipers

Tape measure

Meters

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a hard-working, dedicated and reliable 1st shift Quality Inspectorto inspect, record, monitor and audit assigned finished product groups along with raw materials and their production line processes to ensure that manufactured products conform to established quality standards and requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform start to finish Customer-Focused Inspection and Audits on production lines.
• Inspect production units using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, examining functionality and visual conformance to requirements.
• Ensure that production lines adhere to standards and procedures and comply with Quality Requirements.
• Review product/process drawings and specifications in evaluating manufactured items.
• Identify non-conforming issues and submit reports to the manager/supervisor.
• Record inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-work, and input data into quality records.
• Help train production associates on quality control measures to improve product and process excellence.
• Propose improvements to the production process for Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Monitor the use of equipment to ensure it is operated safely to produce product meeting specifications.
• Develop self and improve job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training.
• Maintain and ensure measurement equipment is operating accurately by following calibration requirements.
• Any additional Quality duties essential to maintaining compliance with our QMS, as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail and working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure to specifications.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices such as gauges, tape measure, meters, calipers.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Understand target market, consumer needs, and quality requirements.
• Able to read product/process, quality drawings along with documentation and reporting skills.
• Comfortable standing or walking on the plant floor for the duration of the shift.

Knowledge and Experience

• A high school diploma or GED is required; an Associate’s degree is preferred.
• 2+ years experience in quality production environment in related industry is required with working knowledge of quality control techniques.
• Competent in the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications.

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