Quality Inspector B

TCOM, L.P.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

TCOM, L.P. is seeking a Level B inspector to inspect, test, and weigh materials and parts for defects and deviations. The role includes documenting results, reading blueprints, and ensuring data accuracy.

The ideal candidate has five years in manufacturing, two years in inspection, and the ability to work with precision instruments and standard QA procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; trade certificate desired.
• Five years in a manufacturing environment; two years in inspection required.
• Military experience may count as equal to industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect items and record results as conformance or non-conformance.
• Verify data; report inspection results to stakeholders and supervision.
• Stop work and notify supervisors when non-conforming processes are detected.
• Obtain correct revisions and drawings governing items to be inspected.
• Red-tag non-conforming items and segregate until release.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Documentation

Inspection procedures

Quality assurance

Data recording

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Trade/vocational certificate

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Test equipment

Job description

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh non-aerostat raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications; evaluates documentation, performs laboratory procedures, measures process performance, records data and prepares reports. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. Level B is an inspector competent to perform all areas of practice with modest supervision and support – a Level B inspector can handle back shift, off-day or remote site shift semi-independently where immediate access to higher quality assurance authority is unavailable.

Working Procedure:

• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Attach or mark identification onto products or containers
• Record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• Detect and correct (or report) errors or omissions in inspection/test data or records
• Using a calculator or computer for assistance, correctly perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; determine averages, percents, minimums and maximums; assess conditions of less-than, greater-than and equal-to; understand decimal places/precision

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Read blueprints
• Read and understand procedures and work instructions
• Read specifications
• Read technical drawings
• Read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Conduct performance testing
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• Inspect manufactured products or materials
• Assess consistency of production quality

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

• Maintain safe work environment
• Monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• Monitor work to enforce standards

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

• Distinguish colors of lights and objects
• Appreciate attributes of paint and coatings
• Grade, classify, or sort products according to specifications
• Recognize characteristics of solid raw materials (alloys/metals, plastics, wood)
• Sort manufacturing materials or products
• Understand engineering data or reports
• Understand measuring and monitoring devices
• Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals

Additional job duties include the following:

• Successfully complete training for and work to technical standards required by the work including AWS or IPC
• Recognize and avoid energy storage device and other hazards associated with electro‑mechanical work and stop/report if unsafe
• Obtain Purchase Order (and any data package) or Manufacturing Order of items to inspect
• Obtain correct revisions and complete copies of drawings and specifications governing items to be inspected
• Determine the required amount and extent of inspection/test required from sampling plans and procedures
• Inspect items and record results as conformance or non‑conformance
• Red‑tag and segregate non‑conforming items until released by proper authority
• Report inspection results to stakeholders and supervision
• Stop work and notify supervisors when non‑conforming processes are detected or defective items are being produced
• Determine the completeness of assemblies and kits

Education Requirement:

High School diploma or equivalent. Trade/vocational school certificate or completion of some technical college‑level classes desired.

Experience Requirement:

Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a related industry. Military experience comparable to industry experience is considered equivalent. Two years of inspection related experience required.

Benefits:

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts/HSAs
• EAP
• tuition reimbursement
• parental leave
• paid time off (PTO)
• company‑paid holidays

The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.