Quality Control Inspector

Description:

The Quality Control Inspector will ensure our custom manufactured products meet client specifications and company quality standards. You'll inspect structural steel, electrical assemblies, and fabricated components throughout production from incoming materials through final release for power distribution buildings serving oil & gas, marine, and energy clients. This is a hands-on shop floor role. You'll work directly with welders, fabricators, and assembly technicians to catch issues early, coordinate with engineering on quality concerns, and serve as the quality gatekeeper before products ship to customers.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional Saturdays 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM | OT is required

Accountabilities:

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to client specifications.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.
• Conduct As-Built Quality Reviews to ensure our products meet or exceed client expectations in terms of quality, uniformity, and reliability upon final inspection.
• Facilitate the timely and effective resolution of product quality issues by serving as a liaison between the Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Managers and/or Shop Foreman.
• Ensure Point Eight Power’s quality and reputation by coordinating the UL labeling of products and assisting during UL inspections and other third-party inspections.
• Uphold impeccable quality levels by working closely with the Manufacturing Engineer to continually develop an understanding of Point Eight Power Policies & Procedures and ISO 9001 standards.
• Engage in systematic listening and responsiveness with partners and key clients by assisting the Manufacturing Engineer in handling complaints in a timely and effective manner.
• Decrease operational costs and risks by actively assisting in the development and maintenance of policies that enhance process compliance and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED, Required.
• ASQ certification in lean manufacturing, six sigma, preferred
• ISO Internal Auditor Certifications, preferred

Experience

• 1+ years of experience performing quality control of structural, Electrical assemblies, or Fabrication, Required.
• Intermediate computer skills, Required.
• Must have the ability to travel between all three facilities in Belle Chasse, LA & Bay St. Louis, MS. Required.
• 1+ years of experience applying ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Equipment Maintenance: Knowledge of Point Eight Power products and equipment. Use of tools such as wrench, screwdrivers, ratchets/sockets, tape measures, and torque wrenches.
• Technical Services: Extensive knowledge of processes related to our products.
• Safety Compliance: The ability to recognize unsafe work habits. Understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Verbal & Written Communication Skills: Intermediate skills required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Math Skills: Intermediate skills required, including ability to calculate figures/discounts, proportions, area, etc.
• Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including applications and programming such as Microsoft Office Business Suite.
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System: knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System Requirements.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week; overtime may be required, including evenings or weekends, based on production demands.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to moving machinery, dust, and industrial noise
• Noise levels range from moderate to high; hearing protection may be required in designated areas
• May be exposed to varying temperatures depending on the season and production processes
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and hearing protection as applicable
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift)
• Regularly required to lift and/or move materials up to 50 pounds; team lifts used for heavier loads
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting to handle materials or access equipment
• Repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions may be required depending on the task
• Frequent use of material handling equipment such as carts, pallet jacks, and forklifts (if certified)
• Must have the visual acuity to inspect materials and read job orders, labels, and production instructions

Requirements: