About the Role
Job Title: Fabrication Quality Inspector Department: Fabrication Reports To: Quality Manager Shift Schedule : Monday through Thursday 6:00am - 3:30pm and Friday 6:00am – TBD and as needed to accommodate customers both internally and externally. All schedules may be adjusted in the future based on the demand. Summary : Inspect incoming materials, first pieces, in process and finished goods; maintain appropriate records to comply with company and customer requirements with a strong emphasis on welding in a Job-Shop environment. We would prefer someone with a welding background. Responsibilities and duties include: PRIMARY DUTIES: · Perform inspection of welds, MIG, TIG, Spot, Stud (Quality, adherence to print, technique). · Perform First-Piece and In Process inspections as required to adhere to specifications and procedures in the job packets, travelers and Workmanship Manual. · Inspect incoming raw materials · Perform quality inspection from outside services and suppliers. · Conduct final inspection of finished products to confirm all operations have been completed to job and customer specification · Note any deviations/nonconformance’s and coordinate with the Project Managers and Supervisors. · Fill out any documentation required for completion of job. · Process scrap and nonconformance's. · Make recommendations to streamline processes and work to educate operators on safe practices. · Ensure accurate counts of parts. · Maintain various inspection fixtures, gages, and measuring devices so appropriate measurements are made. COMMUNICATION: · Communicate daily with internal and external customers and suppliers via phone and email. It is critical that communication is clear and consistent. · Must maintain an attitude of “I can do”. Education or Certifications: · High School diploma or equivalent · Four years’ experience in a fabrication position. May be a combination of schooling and on-the-job experience. · Experience with all aspects of welding (Creation, Inspection, Testing). AWS Certification desired, but not mandatory. Skills/Abilities/Competencies: · Understand the concept of the blueprints and materials necessary. · Exposure to automotive class finishes and what metal-preparation is required to achieve these finishes. · Must be willing to take on challenges. · Experience with ERP systems, such as Epicor Vantage · Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. · Take on additional tasks to help the team achieve desired goals with little or no supervision. · Understand how jobs must flow through the fabrication department · Proactively engage in a working relationship with other members of the team · Communication skills both verbally and written · Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills · Able to lift 25 pounds or more daily and over 25 pounds occasionally · Ability to push or pull over 25 pounds daily or over 25 pounds occasionally · Able to look for new ways of approaching ideas or tasks