Quality Inspector II

Colonial Group; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Inspector II to inspect incoming materials, parts and packaged goods, perform in-process inspections, and ensure products meet customer specifications and quality requirements.

You will document variances, support non-conforming material reports, and assist with supplier quality improvement programs. Forklift certification is required, and you will operate various inspection tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, good math, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs visual and dimensional inspections on incoming, first article, and in-process inspections.
• Verifies bar code scanning and labeling on incoming goods and in-process labeling.
• Documents variances and notifies lead when data falls outside acceptable limits.
• Maintains inspection records, drawings, and non-conforming material reports (NCMR) using the NCMR system.
• Operates a variety of inspection equipment and powered industrial equipment.
• Adjusts instruments and records to ensure measurement accuracy.

Skills

Attendance/Punctuality

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Quality Inspector II

The Quality Inspector is responsible for Inspecting a variety of incoming materials, parts, and packaged goods to determine if they meet established specifications; documents variances, provides analysis, and assists with the proper disposition of non-conforming material. Performs in-process inspections and testing duties to ensure that all products meet or exceed customer specifications and quality requirements. Assist quality leadership with development and implementation of a Supplier Quality Assurance program. Help to ensure capable processes through statistical analysis.

Essential Job Functions *

• Performs complex visual and dimensional inspections on incoming and first article inspections as well as during in-process inspection.
• Performs visual and bar code scanning and verification on incoming goods as well as in-process label printing.
• Enters data on control charts and documents out-of-print dimensions. Notifies Lead when inspection data does not meet acceptable limits.
• Maintains inspection and auditing records, mechanical drawings and procedure manuals as well as creates non-conforming material reports using the NCMR system.
• Uses calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, comparators, pin and force gauges, surface plates, drop indicators, height gauges, gauge blocks, eye loupes, Rockwell hardness testers, steel rulers, CMM and other related inspection equipment and hand trucks and pallet jacks to perform work.
• Adjust output or indication of various instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy of the measurements taken using the equipment. Maintains records of accuracy. ("If Applicable")
• Operates a variety of powered, industrial equipment.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent required, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Ability to read and interpret basic drawings, good math, and analytical skills.

Operational Equipment

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Quality Control: Fast-paced, standing on concrete floors up to 8 hrs/day. Exposure to loud noise. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Quality Control: Medium, lifting up to 70 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 70 lbs.

Hand-held RF Scanner, manual/motorized pallet jack, Powered Industrial Equipment