The Quality Control Inspector performs a variety of routine inspection procedures to ensure quality at various stages of production.  Inspects in-process and/or finished parts and subassemblies for conformance to quality assurance standards.

Duties and responsibilities

• Measures dimensions such as length, height and distance between reference points to ensure product meets specifications.
• Reads blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified material, surface finish and dimensions.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of manufactured parts and assemblies in accordance with engineered drawings.
• Complete all documentation for receiving inspections.
• Sign out tools and in-process sheets for jobs being setup.
• Perform first article inspections.
• Conduct random inspections throughout the day.
• Immediately coordinate any problems with Quality Supervisor.

Key competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Mechanical Skills & Capacity
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Mathematical Skills – Proficient in shop math skills
• Communication Proficiency - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Works quickly.