Quality Inspector 1st Shift

Bohn & Dawson; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Company-paid life insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bohn & Dawson is a North American leader in tubular components and welded assemblies. We seek a Quality Inspector for 1st shift (6:30am-2:30pm) to ensure incoming materials, work-in-progress, and finished products meet specifications and quality standards.

You will work under the Quality Manager in an ISO 9001:2015 facility, supporting precision tooling and measurement processes. Responsibilities include ISIR documentation, calibration and maintenance of quality tooling, and solving quality

Qualifications

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process, and finished products to ensure specifications.
• Experience with SPC and process capability studies.
• Familiar with First Article Inspection / ISIR processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in start-up at beginning of shifts and new part start-up.
• Manage weld verification and part verification tooling.
• Perform ISIRs and customer data response for quality issues.
• Maintain calibration and documentation for quality tooling and fixtures.
• Support new project reviews with inspection requirements and part master documentation.

Skills

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Documentation & records

Education

Quality management training/certification

2-5 years quality management experience

Tools

Gauges & fixtures

CMM programming

Measuring equipment

Job description

Description

Join a Growing Industry Leader with 80 Years of Excellence!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a growing company that values your skills and supports your growth? Bohn & Dawson is a trusted family-owned manufacturer of tubular components and welded assemblies with 80 years of proven success, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our team.

At Bohn & Dawson, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits (health, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401K, Employee Assistance Program), and the

stability that comes from being part of a long-standing industry leader.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, we offer a

collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter.

Bohn and Dawson, Inc. is a leading contract tubing fabrication company in North America, known for its high-volume production capabilities and commitment to quality. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, we offer advanced solutions which includes tube benders, punch presses, robotic arc welding systems, laser tube processing, and 3D CAD systems. Our in-house expertise includes tool and die design, and maintenance, allowing us to support dynamic manufacturing environments with precision and efficiency. Recognized for our reliable delivery and superior quality, BDI is a trusted partner for demanding manufacturing needs.

Be part of something bigger—build your future with us!

We are looking for 1st Shift 6:30am-2:30pm

Under the general supervision of the Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector supervises the inspection of incoming materials, work-in-progress and finished products to meet specifications and quality standards. Identifies and informs superior of area problems and possible solutions.

This position will need reliable transportation as there will be travel (mileage to be reimbursed) between the warehouse and some vendors from time-to-time.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• I. Floor Needs
• A. Assist in start-up at beginning of shifts
• B. Assist in new part start-up and check out
• C. Manage weld verification (cut/etch)
• D. Available as needed
• II. Customer Needs
• A. New product needs and requirements
• B. First part approvals and ISIRs
• C. Assist in solving customer quality issues
• D. Statistical analysis as required (process capability, R&R)
• III. Quality Tools
• A. Determines suitability of quality tools for inspection of part features
• 1. Bend boards (typically wooden or metal, for checking formed bends and lengths)
• 2. Fixtures (typically metal, for checking complex parts and features)
• 3. Gauges (pins, threads, feeler, etc.)
• 4. Measuring Equipment (commercially available items such as calipers, mics, tapes, height gauges, etc.)
• 5. CMM programming and training
• B. Purchases Quality Tooling
• 1. Works with vendors in design and build of fixtures
• 2. Orders from commercial suppliers
• C. Determines proper use of Quality Tooling
• 1. Write instructions for use of tooling
• 2. Train others in use of tooling
• D. Manages condition of Quality Tooling to ensure functionality
• 1. Certification
• 2. Identification
• 3. Calibration
• 4. Maintenance and Repair
• 5. Storage and control
• E. Maintains documentation on Quality Tooling
• 1. Quality tool design and purchase records
• 2. Database
• a. Cross reference tool # and 8-digit P/N
• b. Description
• c. Calibration (current and when due)
• d. Tool storage location
• 3. Measuring instructions
• 4. Use instructions (master and on floor)
• 5. Change records (history files)
• IV. New Projects
• A. Participates in "New Project Reviews"
• 1. Determines inspection requirements for new parts
• 2. Understands critical part features
• 3. Understands end use of product
• 4. Offers suggestions for revision to tolerances/material
• a. Engineering
• b. Product Manager
• B. New project inspection tooling
• 1. Determine inspection tool use
• 2. Tool specification
• 3. Design and acquire tooling
• 4. Certify and calibrate tooling
• C. First Article Approval (ISIR) and Documentation
• 1. Perform full inspection layout and document results
• 2. Designate a part master sample
• 3. Send sample part(s) to customer with applicable documentation and notify Product Manager
• 4. Answer customer inquiries regarding samples, data
• 5. Issues customer approval document when customer approves, notifying Product Manager, VP Engineering and Quality Assurance (places document in part master file)
• V. Quality Document Control
• A. Ensure floor part drawings are current revision level
• B. Ensure quality documents are updated as part drawings are revised

Employment Standards

• Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance. Typical qualifications are Quality certification or training in Quality requirements and SPC, or 2 to 5 years’ experience in Quality Management.
• Knowledge: Principles and practices of Quality Management and SPC. Use of all tools and equipment used in quality control.
• Skills: Developing and maintaining accurate records and reports; effective use of time and materials to ensure quality parts to the customer on time; analyzing and independently solving process problems; interpersonal communications verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of people; maintaining effective business relations with other departments and customers.

EEOC Policy

It is the policy of Bohn and Dawson, Incorporated, not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, veteran, or any other protected status.