Quality Inspector III - 2nd Shift

Cadrex; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Quality Inspector III to support site manufacturing through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts and methodologies. The role focuses on ensuring products meet customer quality expectations and supporting PPAP and 1st article activities.

The candidate will perform in-process and final inspections, document findings, and lead inspection training on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficient in visual inspection to meet customer requirements.
• Experience with PPAP and 1st article documentation preferred.
• Ability to train Level I/II inspectors.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, surface plate, and height gage.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Visual inspection of product according to customer requirements.
• Inspect and/or test in-process and finished product.
• Document inspection results by completing reports/logs.
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming product.
• Generate and summarize non-conforming reports.
• Maintain measurement equipment and address issues.
• Inspect and approve incoming materials meeting specifications.
• Attend department meetings.
• Inspect and release products for shipping with proper documentation.
• Assist with dimensional verification of PPAP and 1st article parts.
• Create internal Control Plans per customer/Advanced Laser requirements.
• Support production with manufacturing documentation and proper measuring techniques.
• Collaborate on corrective actions for customer complaints and process failures.
• Lead and train Level I and II inspectors as needed.
• Train and implement lean processes and projects.
• Operate CMM.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Visual inspection

Quality concepts

Team leadership

Lean process improvement

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gage blocks

Height gage

CMM

Job description

DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW: Cadrex is searching for a Quality Inspector III to directly support site manufacturing practices through development, evaluation, and continual improvement of processes using quality concepts, principles, and methodologies with the goal of consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations of quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, steel rulers, pin gages, surface plate, and height gage
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Visual inspection of product according to customer requirements
• Inspect and or test in-process product as well as finished product
• Document inspection results by completing required reports/logs
• Identify and quarantine all non-conforming product
• Generate and summarize non-conforming reports for discrepant products
• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and identify and address issues with equipment that may need repair
• Inspect and approve incoming materials where and when needed by confirming they meet specifications
• Attend department meetings as required
• Inspect and release products for shipping by ensuring proper documentation or certifications are provided as outlined by customer requirements (Visual & Dimensional verification may be required)
• Learn and assist with dimensional verification of PPAP and 1st article parts
• Create internal Control Plans in accordance with customer and Advanced Laser requirements
• Provide direct support to the production floor by assisting with interpretation and development of manufacturing related documentation and providing proper measuring techniques
• Collaborate with the team for corrective action in reaction to customer complaints, vendor issues, and internal process failures
• Ability to successfully work on a team to resolve issues with manufacturing personnel
• Participate in internal process audits including dimensional workmanship and documentation verification
• Complete PPAP and 1st article documentation development and processing
• Lead and train Level I and II inspectors as needed to increase performance
• Train, identify, and implement lean processes and project improvements
• Operate CMM

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand industry safety standards and quality expectations
• Strong knowledge of GD&T5 or more years working in a metal fabrication environment under a continuous improvement QMS with hands on inspection preferred
• Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs
• Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, e‑mail software and the use of the internet

EDUCATION

High school diploma

Associate degree in related field preferred

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

M-F

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a U.S. Person\" as defined by 22 C.F.R120.15 is required. U.S. Person\" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

$30-$45 per hour

WORKING HOURS

Monday - Friday 3pm-11:30pm

NOTICE OF AI USE IN JOB APPLICATION REVIEW

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process. AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate's qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.