Quality Inspector / Technical

Main duties

General Description:

• Conduct analytical tests in accordance with standard methods to determine material composition, purity level, resistivity, density, porosity, etc.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Utilize laboratory test equipment and/or instruments, ranging from the simplest to the most complex.  Arrange and modify equipment for optimum functioning to meet the nature to test requirements.


• Design and implement methods, procedures, sampling plans and data collection systems.  Requires the use of computers to analyze, record, store and process data as needed to prepare test results, operational observations and reports with conclusions and/or recommendations, charts graphs and forms used by various departments in making decisions concerning quality and meeting customer requirements.


• Perform duties involved in the stage two inspection of incoming materials or parts production and checking characteristics of materials and taking samples from questionable materials as required to determine if material is acceptable.  Check and sign receiving inspection forms for acceptance, rejection or qualified acceptance dependant on stage two inspection results.  Prepare defective material reports and identify rejected material to avoid usage.


• Perform tests and related calculations such as density, resistivity, percent ash, physical dimensions, hardness, flex strength, spectrographic analysis, porosity, etc. As required using prescribed methods, techniques and standardized instruments.


• Work from complex and involved drawings and specifications.  Monitor final inspection before shipment for quality assurance on physical dimensions, as well as workmanship, surface finishes, etc.


• Continually improve and monitor quality through product delivery, conformance and performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Suggested associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position.  Incumbents will follow any other instruction, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.