Job Title:  Quality Inspector

Job Purpose

We are now accepting applications for a Quality Inspector position.  This is in department 99 and group V-PS pay.  It is currently for A-shift, but is subject to change based on a posted shift change.  A Quality Inspector monitors manufacturing processes by performing inspections and testing of product and equipment in specified areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, but other duties can be assigned.  This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position. Persons in this position will perform all other tasks as assigned and work overtime as required:

1. Performs inspections on purchased and manufactured product as required procedures.
2. Monitors equipment and processes based on specifications and quality procedures.
3. Properly maintains inspection records.
4. References quality requirements, process/product specifications, and/or engineering drawings and bill of materials.
5. Tests raw materials and components using wet chemical and analytical instrument test methods.
6. Conducts product performance (capacity) tests based on Quality Assurance procedures.
7. Responsible for rejection of nonconforming material and verifies disposition of rejected material.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/ or Experience:  

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.  
• Two (2) years of quality or battery manufacturing experience is required.

Language Skills:  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, and customers.

Math Skills:  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing, and spreadsheet.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Competent computer skills in use of Word, Excel, Access, and Mini Tab
• Ability to create spreadsheets for analysis and tracking of various information
• Ability to diagnose, adjust, troubleshoot mechanical, measuring, and testing equipment
• Negotiation skills a must for conflict resolution

General Job Requirements