Quality Inspector

Job Summary:

The Quality Inspector inspects the workmanship of protective garments and accessories for defects in cutting, sewing, and finishing.

Essential Functions:

1. Inspection of Materials and Products:

• Inspect raw materials, components, and finished products for defects or deviations from specifications.
• Use measuring tools and equipment to ensure precision and accuracy.
• Conduct visual inspections and functional tests to evaluate quality.

1. Documentation and Reporting:

• Record inspection results and maintain detailed reports of findings.
• Document any quality issues, or discrepancies,

1. Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure products meet company standards, industry regulations, and customer specifications.
• Review and understand quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Assist in developing and implementing quality control procedures and best practices.
• Participate in training sessions to stay updated on quality standards and industry developments.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Ability to multi-task and meet production goals.  
• Ability to read a ruler

• Good attendance record

Physical Requirements:

• Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another.
• Moderate Carrying: Physically carrying items weighing 15 to 44 pounds.
• Usage of Hands: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with fingers (including thumb) and palm.
• Light Lifting: Raising objects under 15 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from one position to another.
• Moderate Lifting: Lifting objects between 15 to 44 pounds.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for sustained periods of time.
• Standing: Eight-ten hours at a time.
• Visual Requirements: Ability to read computer screen and job cards (i.e. ability to read/see PC screens, detect color coding, read fine-print and/or standard-size print.

Mental Requirements:

• Displays ambitious, positive attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with site leadership and teammates.  May be required to occasionally interact with suppliers and customers.
• Good language comprehension.
• Ability to comprehend oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact on immediate work.
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of communicating accurate information with others in a concise manner.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic skills.
• Detail Oriented
• Have good mental stamina (sustained concentration)
• Have good reasoning skills
• Ability to manage stress & remain composed under pressure
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, new inspection techniques & evolving quality standards
• Have good time-management skills

equipment/device operation:

• Computer
• oracle

Relationships &Contacts:

• Communicates with Supervisors, Line Leads, management staff, Sewing Operators, Quality Inspectors, and other team members. May occasionally encounter customers, suppliers and corporate staff.