Inspector

Summary

Responsible for verifying the accurate completion of AGS and customer requested paperwork, including route sheets, 8-Steps, SPC reports, and customer requested reports. Responsible for ensuring parts conform to customer specifications. Responsible for moving parts to next operation, inspection or shipping.  The Inspector has the authority to stop an operator at their machine until paperwork has been properly completed, including 8-steps and nonconformances.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for in-process verification of dimensions of ground workpiece for conformance to customer specifications, using such measuring instruments as micrometers, comparators, dial indicators, gauge blocks, CMM and RAM. Verification that operators are using best inspection methods.
• Verification of completeness of paperwork including signatures on route sheets by operators and Department Leaders, 8-Steps and SPC reports (utilizing the Mitutoyo MeasurLink software as applicable) or other customer-specific reporting. At the start of the shift, verify 8-step and nonconformance completion from third shift. At the beginning of second shift, verify 8-step and nonconformance completion.
• Conduct pre-inspection to ensure preforms and prints are correct for grinding customer’s parts. Visual inspection for chips, cracks or other perform defects.
• Ensure internal corrective action reports are completed by employees for non-conforming parts. 
• Assist with final inspection prior to shipping jobs from all divisions. 
• Verify that jobs have started (last operation has begun), estimated completion time of each operation, and moving parts to next operation, inspection or shipping.  Collaborate with Production Manager and Department Leaders to determine whether jobs are being run by date or by flow.  
• Assist with the completion of secondary operations such as edge breaking, polishing, chamfering, cut-off, etc.
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly maintained within the department.
• Assist with implementing continuous quality improvement techniques as part of the overall organizational continuous improvement effort.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Education and/or Work Experience

• High School Diplpoma/GED 
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
• Must be able to accurately use measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, comparator, CMM and RAM Optical.
• Must possess basic knowledge of machining processes as they relate to the carbide industry.
• Must have a good knowledge of safety and safe practices as they pertain to the machining industry.
• Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.