Quality Inspector (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Inspector to visually inspect and measure parts before receipt into inventory, recording inspection data electronically. Candidates should interpret engineering drawings and specifications, use basic measurement tools, and document outcomes.

Responsibilities include checking dimensions, inspecting esthetic characteristics, auditing incoming components, tagging non-conforming parts, and communicating issues to the Quality Team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Check dimensions using the engineered drawing or an inspection plan as a guide.
• Use basic measurement tools to verify dimensional characteristics.
• Inspect incoming parts/material and in-process parts when necessary.
• Audit purchased components for condition, count accuracy and contamination.
• Tag approved or rejected parts and notify supervision of non-conformity.
• Enter inspection data into a computer system.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Duties:

Visually inspects and/or measures a pre-determined sampling of parts prior to receiving them into inventory and creates an electronic record of inspection activities. Parts may be evaluated for adherence to dimensional and/or esthetic requirements. The ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is required. Must be able to properly use and maintain basic measurement tools. Deliveries may include supporting paperwork which must be documented and retained. Basic computer skills are required.

Check dimensions using the engineered drawing or an inspection plan as a guide.

Use basic measurement tools (digital calipers, protractors, digital film thickness gauges, etc.) to verify dimensional characteristics.

Analyze esthetic characteristics visually; either in comparison to a physical standard or to a description in a specification.

Inspect incoming parts/material (and in-process parts when necessary).

Check-in, quarantine, and alert all interested parties of rejected parts returned by customers. Assist Quality Team in analysis

Maintain an assortment of measurement tools that are dedicated to the incoming inspection area/process.

Audit purchased components in inventory for condition, count accuracy and contamination.

Approve or reject parts. Tag approved parts for receiving. Tag rejected parts and place them in non-conforming cage. Notify supervision of non-conformity.

Operate computer to track parts and enter data.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year inspection and/or manufacturing experience with knowledge of blueprint reading. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply these skills to problem-solving situations. Basic computer skills. The employee will need to be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds at varying intervals throughout the work day.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Assist Quality Team in rework of returned product.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position