Quality Assurance Inspector-999

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Inspects, evaluates and tests products to assure design specifications, customer and company quality standards are maintained. Reviews products in process in cooperation with production employees to verify quality is maintained at all phases of the manufacture.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

· Conducts various quality tests verifying conformance to design and print specifications, using such test equipment as microscopic camera, optical measuring machine, cutting machine, polishing machine, specific gravity scale, thread gauge, digital caliper and thickness gauge.

· Conducts inspection of parts/assemblies to ensure operator accuracy and proper machine setup, verifies dimensions to print specifications and within tolerance, and certifies product meets customer specification.

· Assists production employees by verifying quality, giving advice, assistance, training and answering questions as needed.

· Verifies the addition of new product prints to the quality files and updates revisions.

· Participates in problem solving groups.

· Maintains good housekeeping standards in assigned area.

· Performs all duties following established safety procedures and guidelines using assigned safety equipment.

· Performs other duties as required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

· Must learn a thorough knowledge of AST quality assurance procedures, processes and requirements. 

· Must know the company products, terminology and manufacturing procedures and related design specifications and quality standards. 

· Requires the ability to read and interpret product prints, quality specifications, BOM and quality related technical data. 

· Must be familiar with quality inspection procedures and be skilled in computer and related software programs. 

· Must have math skills, including trigonometry. 

· Requires the ability to conduct a wide range of quality lab tests and to use precision measuring instruments, CMM, gauges and square. 

· Requires the ability to maintain various records, files, and documentation in support of the quality system. 

· Must be familiar with the company's inventory system and related product identification labels. Must be certified to operate a forklift and overhead crane. Requires the ability to record QA data accurately and legibly.

EXPERIENCE AND JOB TRAINING:

· Three to six months in the position would be required to become proficient in the job, with prior work experience in the manufacturing area providing training in company products and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

RESOURCEFULNESS AND INITIATIVE:

· Follows established procedures and works independently to conduct quality inspections / tests. 

· Must frequently use judgment and initiative to ensure quality standards are maintained. 

· Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

ENVIRONMENT:

· Works in a normal steel fabrication environment in contact with machine noise and factory working conditions. 

· Required to wear safety equipment including hard hat, ear, eye, and foot protection.