QA Inspector

SUMMARY

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Assists in special Quality related Projects as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Casting Inspections:

1. Performs Hydrogen Content Inspection during casting according to Work Instruction.
2. Performs inspections during casting at key points to determine quality of product according to Work instruction.
3. Monitors and ensures proper markings and relocation of quarantined material.

Chemical Composition Analysis

1. Adheres to Spectrometer Operation Work Instructions.
2. Monitors, maintains and cleans spectrometers per Work Instructions.
3. Machines and prepares samples for spectrometer analysis.
4. Analyzes molten metal coupon samples according to Work Instructions.
5. Analyzes scrap samples.
6. Maintains standard samples inventory. Informs supervisor when new standards are used.
7. Maintains up to date standard samples series values and CQR values on all spectrometers.
8. Conducts precision and accuracy testing of spectrometers
9. Understand, be familiar and know how to interpret each CQR.
10. Maintains a clean and controlled environment of spectrometer room.

Other Duties

1. Water Analysis: Compiles daily checks of Cooling Tower, Pits and City Water.
2. Maintains and stores chemistry samples and heat sheets in specified container.
3. Performs Hardness Testing Inspections.
4. Performs Calibration Check of Hardness Tester.
5. Performs Calibration Check of Alscan Instruments.
6. Fills out Inspection Records and inputs information in computer.
7. Assists in special Projects as directed by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma. One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• Six to twelve months of Quality or Technical experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate Excel and Office)
• Near Vision: Jaegar (Type 1 or equivalent)
• Color Vision: Must be able to distinguish and differentiate between colors used during the product acceptance/certification process.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical interference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Wide variety of routine tasks that involve some choice of action within limits.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFIT PACKAGE

• Vacation / Sick Pay / Holiday Pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401K / Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Company luncheons & BBQ's
• Employee Engagement Programs: Employee of the Month, Years of Service, Employee of the Year