Inspector

Essential Functions of the Job

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other handling equipment to unload and transport products throughout the facility.


• Organize and stage incoming products by family and customers.


• Verify received quantities against packing slips, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.


• Process receiving transactions within the AS400 system and maintain accurate inventory records.


• Select representative samples from incoming orders for inspection in accordance with company procedures and inspection plans.


• Perform quality inspection using calipers, micrometers, plug gages, thread gages, pin gages, and other appropriate inspection tools.


• Verify product dimensions, thread characteristics, part markings, and other engineering requirements.


• Review certifications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications, including:




• Material certifications


• Heat treatment certifications


• Plating and coating certifications


• Special process certifications


• Supplier quality documentation




• Record inspection results and maintain inspection records in company systems and databases.


• Generate inspection reports, receiving documentation, shipping records, and other forms as required.


• Communicate quality concerns, discrepancies, and non-conformances to Engineering, and Quality personnel.


• Repackage inspected products and maintain product identification and traceability throughout the inspection process.


• Prepare customer shipments by packaging, labeling, and verifying parts for shipment.


• Build and secure pallets or skids for outbound shipments.


• Coordinate shipments with carriers and ensure shipping documentation is complete and accurate.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality inspection, warehouse, shipping, or receiving environment.


• Experience working with mechanical components, or bearings preferred.


• Experience using ERP systems such as AS400 preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and inspection requirements.


• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and inspection tools.


• Ability to review certifications and verify compliance to engineering and customer requirements.


• Proficient computer skills including data entry and use of ERP systems.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.