Mechanical Quality Inspector

JOB SUMMARY

Conducts visual and measurement inspection of materials and products for conformance to blueprint specifications. Applies and maintains the company and customer quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following job duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary responsibility will be to measure parts with basic measuring instruments for receiving inspection, 100% inspection, and final inspection. Identifies defects or discrepancies and reports them to the Inspection Supervisor as needed.
• Understands and observes all necessary safety procedures: safety glasses, shoes, ear protection, machine interlocks, lifting guidelines, etc. as designated in specific work area assigned.
• Work with precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing measurement and facilities.
• Follows procedures for nonconformance procedure on both paper and ERP systems. Computes unspecified dimensions and other data like variances as needed.
• Required to verify accuracy of basic gauges (i.e. calipers and micrometers, various go and no-go gauges) and reports discrepancies to Inspection Supervisor.
• Checks accuracy of parts according to blueprint specifications. Checks parts for measurement of dimensions and tolerances (i.e. GD&T)
• Compares product with parts list of sample model to ensure completion of assembly.
• Daily use of an ERP system (i.e. Epicor) to perform data entry or inquiry as needed in accordance to established company guidelines.
• Rejects defective parts and marks type of defect on proper documentation of paperwork or tag.
• Reads blueprint and Job Traveler for such information as dimensions, tolerances, work center outside services and finished operations and number of workpieces to be machined.
• Understands and follows Prince quality certifications (i.e. ISO) as relates to position.
• Completes all necessary job-related paperwork in a concise and timely manner (such as tags inspection reports.)
• Transport the finished materials, manually or using pallet jack, to area indicated in Job Traveler.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Works effectively with all department personnel and co-workers in a harmonious and cooperative manner to meet the needs and goals established by the company.
• May be required to work in the shop on production or work directly with shop personnel as instructed by Inspection Supervisor.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers to meet production needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Previous experience, apprenticeship, or formal training desired.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in inspection field.
• Demonstrated experience using GD&T principles to measure appropriate gauges for work pieces
• Certification in related field strongly desired.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to recognize and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, inspection materials and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form with supervisor and all levels within the company as it relates to the job duties.
• Ability to comprehend and follow simple oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform advanced math skills related to manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.  (i.e. assembly blueprint, production blueprint, etc.).
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within inspection and quality control field.
• Excellent knowledge of company's quality and production standards.
• Familiar with relevant ISO procedures.
• Proficient in the use of basic inspection measurement equipment. (i.e. calipers, micrometers, height gauge, thread gauges, plug gauges)
• Ability to pay attention to detail to visually inspect and recognize discrepancies in part's defects, blueprints, etc.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach or bend.
• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision in which 20/20 vision or corrected vision to 20/20 vision is required.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally required to work on the production floor as it relates to the job duties and responsibilities.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.

BENEFITS

• PTO days and 9 paid national holidays per year
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with strong employer match
• Company paid life insurance & AD&D
• 100% tuition reimbursement for job relation classes
• PPE reimbursement

* We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. Applicant can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster ( https://www.eeoc.gov/employers )