Quality Inspector

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. 

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission. 

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. 

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The Quality Inspector will inspect materials when received and/or in the production process, and ensure they meet specifications. They will report non-conformances, backtrack all products/inventory to establish clean points, fix non-conformances (where possible) and re-train employees on proper processes. This position will also give advice to improve current processes, standards, and part selection to eliminate or reduce non-conformances. The Quality Inspector will report to the Quality Manager and work with other areas of the Production department and throughout the organization.

 
Responsibilities:

• Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and outgoing finished product by reviewing specifications, reading blueprints, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting/returning unacceptable materials by following the ELS/DT quality process.

• Reads and reviews specifications, blueprint drawings and interprets information on job orders.

• Identify and document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into the quality database.

• Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calibration requirements, and calling for repairs.

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with safety and legal regulations.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.

• When appropriate, reject defective items outright, send them for repair, or fix minor problems at the time.

• Document and place parts or finished product in inventory that pass inspection.

• Support the Quality Manager in the preparation and modification of test plans to meet the quality mission

• Segregate non-conforming materials and follow up on Non-Conforming Reports (NCRs) as required.

• Communicate non-conformances to the Quality Manager, as well as leaders in Production and Purchasing. Follow up on documentation to ensure vendors were contacted by internal peers, when required.

• Support the Quality Manager in preparing vendor quality ratings with Purchasing team.

• Confer with the DT production and marketing team to follow-up on corrective actions.

• Provide suggestions for continuous improvements to the ERP system (Syteline).

• Understands BOM structures and routings.

• Supports other DT assembly departments.

• Work in conjunction with all the organization’s policies and procedures and complete work as assigned to the best of your abilities.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.

• College Diploma in relevant field. Willing to consider a combination of previous experience and demonstrated ongoing professional development opportunities.

• 2+ years’ experience in a quality inspector/assurance position, preferred

• Experience in Microsoft Office, preferred

• Experience with an ERP system (Syteline), preferred.

• Knowledge of ISO 9000 or Z299 quality environments, preferred.

• Able to follow information on job orders, preferred.

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and understanding of technical data, preferred.

• Knowledge of fabrication and machining processes, an asset.

• Ability to read a tape measure.

• Experience with measuring devices such as meters, rulers, gauges, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

Core Competencies, Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills:

• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently meeting the requirements of timely deadlines.

• Systematic and objective approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Demonstrates previous experience building exceptional relationships utilizing excellent communication, listening and negotiation techniques.

• Independent, self-starter who is open to new ideas.

• Previously met challenging but realistic goals.

• Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, teach others and to change, to suit Company needs.

• Managing the scope and pace of change aligning priorities and resources.

• Creates an open, positive environment to stimulate open discussions.

• Commits to a course of action despite incomplete information, if required.

• Actively listens to and understands impact on others.

• Demonstrates and elicits trust.

• Cultivate effective relationships, be a team player, self-motivated and able to motivate others to reach deadlines.

• Encourages constructive questioning to achieve collective success.

• Communicates up, down and throughout the organization encouraging candor and clarity, both verbal and written.

• Work independently and interdependently utilizing self-leadership skills.

• Practices flexibility, transparency and fairness in all day-to-day activities and actions.

• Encourages and incorporates diverse and creative initiatives and perspectives.

• Maintains confidentiality, when necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Works in office and manufacturing facility with flexibility for travel to off-site meetings

• Usually works a standard forty-four (44) hour work week

• May be required to work some overtime hours to attend meetings or meet organizational needs

• May experience tight deadlines and stressful conditions at times

• Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and multiple tasks daily

• Ability to move around factory workstations, and lift 25 to 50 pounds, walking and stairs

• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods