What are the responsibilities and job description for the R-0082 Lead Quality Control Inspector Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) position at Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind?
R-0082 Reference#218078535613
Posting Date: February 3, 2025
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.
Position: Lead Quality Control Inspector
Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB)
ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.
Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state’s largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
The Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) is one component of the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). AIB includes the manufacturing facility in Talladega, Alabama and Birmingham, Alabama along with the operations of five Base Supply Centers in two states, which are located on Redstone Arsenal, Fort Novosel, Anniston Army Depot, Robins Air Force Base and Moody Air Force Base.
Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB) partners with the National Industries for the Blind and The AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program exists to create and enhance employment opportunities for individuals that are blind and/or have significant disabilities as it promotes a workplace that provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job equal to those employees without disabilities. A reasonable accommodation will be provided to employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Lead Quality Control Inspector role will be responsible for all quality control protocol responsibilities related to the manufacturing operations for Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB).
ABOUT YOU
You will play a vital role in assisting manufacturing operations as you will a part of the AIB team in producing high quality work. This position reports to the Quality Control Coordinator.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate
· Minimum (3) years of work experience in Quality Control of Sewn Products
· Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Google Suite.
· Work history that demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals that are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled or has another significant disability.
· Demonstrated experience and familiarity with ISO 9001-2015, FAR 52.246-11 High Level Contract Quality requirement or equivalent systems.
· Familiar with Microsoft Dynamics AX or enterprise software.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
· Must follow AIDB policies and procedures.
· Must understand, support and follow the mission of the AbilityOne Program by remaining in compliance of statutory and regulatory requirements set forth in the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act. You are expected to conduct all business ethically and lawfully.
· Demonstrate a good attendance record. May be required to work overtime to meet on time delivery schedules.
· Must be able to perform your responsibilities that sets a good example for others to follow.
· Must be able to deal pleasantly and courteously with all of the AIB Team to include co-workers, Supervisors, Line Leaders, Quality Control Coordinator, Plant Manager and Executive Director.
· Must be able to deal pleasantly and courteously with customers at all levels of an organization such as Defense Contracts Management Agency (DCMA).
· Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and deal with changes in the work assignments.
· Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist the Quality Control Coordinator to review technical data packages, product descriptions, purchase orders and other contract documents to identify the specification requirements product must meet.
· Assist the Quality Control Coordinator to prepare production surveillance plan designed to meet the level of detail appropriate for the size, complexity, and intended use of manufactured products.
· Perform receiving inspection on raw materials in accordance with contract requirements.
· Perform final inspection on finished product in accordance with contract requirements.
· Review production transfers for accuracy and input into required data into system.
· Maintain required documentation of inspection records, raw material test reports, certificates of compliance and Berry Amendment compliance documentation as per contract and ISO 9001-2015 requirements.
· Work with production team to discover root cause for manufacturing defects and offer corrective and preventative action plans.
· Serve as ISO 9001-2015 internal auditor to ensure compliance with the ISO standard.
· Assist the manufacturing engineer and manufacturing technician to develop work instructions, and manufacturing process design to meet production specifications and develop blind labor opportunities.
· Assign work to the Quality Control team with timeframe for completion.
· .Maintain inventory list and management of calibrated/verified tooling in accordance with contract and ISO requirements.
· Printing and control of production piece rate tickets.
· Must possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, blind or deaf/blind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss.
· Must attend Disability Sensitivity Training within the first six (6) months of employment.
SALARY: $16.33 - $19.27 Scale IB Rank 34
Direct deposit is required.
The work schedule is based on 8 hours each day with a total of 40 hours each work week. This is not an exempt position, and is subject to overtime of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
AIDB Benefits Summary:
The annual employment period will be 260 days to include AIDB Benefits as established by the President and the Board of Trustees.
· Teachers’ Retirement System
· Supplemental Retirement Programs (RSA-1 and TIAA-CREF)
· Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan https://www.rsa-al.gov/peehip/
· Term Life Insurance
· Leave Policy (Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Paid Holidays)
· Employee Assistance Services Program
· Focus on Upward Mobility Program
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: February 17,205
Click Below to Apply:
https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.33 - $19.27 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19
