Van-Am Tool & Engineering is a custom manufacturer located in St. Joseph, MO. We are currently interviewing strong candidates for a variety of positions to join our outstanding team!

We are seeking detail-oriented candidates for Quality Assurance Inspector positions for ALL SHIFTS. The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for testing and visually inspecting products at various stages of the manufacturing process. The inspection confirms parts manufactured conform to engineering specifications, workmanship expectations and other manufacturing requirements.

Day Shift: 5:00AM - 3:30PM, M-Th - 4 Days

Night Shift: 6:30PM - 5:00AM, M-Th - 4 Days ($2.00/hr. Differential)

Weekends: 5:00AM - 5:30PM, F-Su - 3 Days (11% Differential)

Van-Am provides a full employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and 401K!

Experience Needed for Quality Assurance Inspector:

• At least one year of education or equivalent work experience is required.
• One to five years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• One to five years of experience using measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, gauge blocks, indicators, go/no go, tape measures, inside mic, etc.
• Must have effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to perform calculations.
• Experience with 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional prints.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; associates degree in related field preferred.

Quality Assurance Inspector Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, engineering documents and Van-Am travelers to ensure Van-Am and Customer quality and reliability standards are being met with accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Select products for inspection and testing at specified stages of the manufacturing process and test the products for the required qualities, such as dimensions, performance, mechanical, or electrical characteristics.
• Record inspection and test data in accordance with the requirements, applying statistical quality management system procedures.
• Ensure products and documentation are inspected and maintained as required by the respective customer's requirements.
• Coordinate with the Director of Quality required maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of inspection equipment.
• Initiate NCR for material or product suspected of a nonconforming condition, contact Director of Quality for action and disposition as required.
• Support Manufacturing Operations in daily operations, process improvements, organization, and cost reductions.
• Perform random inspections throughout the day at machines and receiving for verification of product conformity.
• Follow the company Policies, Quality Management System and Safety procedures and instructions.
• Ensure tools and equipment used for recording measurements are calibrated and maintained.
• Support the Quality Management System to assure compliance to quality, industrial and government standards and regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.