Quality Control Inspector

CKD USA, a Japanese-owned company, has been serving the United States for 40 years, providing a wide range of automation technology components, including pneumatic and electric actuators, directional control valves, vacuum components, air preparation, and process valves. Our products are widely used in industries such as automotive, packaging, semiconductor, and medical. With a strong distribution network and an extensive product lineup, CKD USA delivers world-class automation solutions to OEMs and end-users nationwide.

CKD USA is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Inspector to join our Austin Manufacturing Facility. This role is responsible for conducting incoming receiving inspections and final inspections to ensure product quality and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• At times, this position may require working in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
• Perform mechanical and visual inspection on a variety of incoming and final components for conformance to blueprints and/or SOPs with stated requirements.
• Writes non-conforming material reports on all components that are considered defective/not in compliance with requirements.
• Understand and enforce regulations, codes, and industry standards.
• Creating digitized copies of Manufacturing Orders, inspection reports, and other necessary documentation.
• Performs daily, routine, and preventative maintenance/inspection on inspection tools/equipment.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Present a positive and respectful professional image towards customers and co-workers and make decisions based on company policies and processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of common inspection tools; micrometers, calipers, height gages, sight scopes, and other inspection tools as required.
• Ability to read and interpret written information and blueprints for mechanical parts (knowledge of GD&T fundamentals a plus).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focused.
• Strong computer skills.
• Previous weldment inspection experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems a plus.

Physical Activity Requirements:

The Physical, Vision, Noise and Environment Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods.
• The ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.

Vision Demands:

The vision demands for this job require, close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment Demands:

This job requires an employee to be exposed to a typical production and office environment throughout the day.

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to chemicals.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Noise Level:

The noise level can vary from moderate to low similar to production and office environment.

CKD USA Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CKD USA makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.