Quality Inspector I, 2nd Shift

Dover Corp; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corp in the United States is seeking an Inspector to evaluate products during manufacturing, ensuring conformance to drawings and specifications. The role involves visual and instrument-based defect detection, measurement, and documentation to support quality control in a production setting.

The candidate will use precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and hardness testers, and may operate a forklift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or tech schooling preferred.
• Experience in inspection or manufacturing environment helps.
• Must be able to operate measurement tools and read specifications.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects products to detect defects and conformance to specifications.
• Verifies dimensional conformance and identifies causes of deficiencies.
• Records approved and rejected quantities on inspection reports.
• May operate forklift and participate in 6S duties.
• Uses charts, diagrams, and schedules to inform decisions.

Skills

Minimal supervision

Collaborative work

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer skills (Office)

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hardness tester

Comparator

Surface plate

Height gauge

Spectro photometer

Torque gauges

Ohmmeters

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Inspects in process and receiving variations according to specifications on drawing by visual or instrument determination for defects and conformance to machining specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Visually examines and feels the surface of products to detect defects such as mismatched veneer, dents, splits, blemishes, loose and uneven joints, holes and faulty sanding etc.
• Verifies conformance of products to dimensional specifications and determines causes of deficiencies.
• Records quantity or material approved and rejected on inspection report.
• Uses tools such as calibers, micrometers, hardness tester, comparator, surface plate, height gauge, spectro photometer, torque gauges, ohmmeters, etc.
• May be required to drive a forklift.
• Other duties may be assigned
• Participate in 6S duties to maintain work areas in safe and organized manner.
• Uses simple formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specification schedules, or writing diagrams.

Key Competencies

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve using problem solving tools and techniques (A3, fishbone, root cause, 5-Whys)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• High School diploma and one year tech school or two years of experience related inspection field.
• Must have solid computer skills including use of Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint. Experience in creating and maintaining spreadsheets for inspection purposes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to work in an office environment as well as a manufacturing/production shop environment as job duties require. May be exposed to loud operating machinery and cold temperatures.
• Use proper PPE as required per company policy

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cross training of team members and processes and assist with production as needed.