Quality Inspector - 1st shift

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges. By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Provides inspection support and related services to the Quality Assurance Department, Boaz plant, and division. Maintain records, files, and reports as required.

* Inspect and verify product conformance against acceptance criteria for internal and supplied products per Parker IPD specifications (dimensional and cosmetic).
* Perform product and process audits and enter results in an electronic database.
* Communicate effectively audit findings to appropriate personnel, ie. Plant QA Manager, Engineering, Production Supervisors, and Operators.
* Use of all inspection tools (hard gaging, electronic gaging, automated inspection).
* Assist in Gage Room duties (pull gages for calibration, check-in/out gages, organize gages) excluding actual calibration.
* Complete QCI orders as stated within the set of instructions.
* Complete reports and documents based on order requirements and work instructions.
* Participate in the Quality HPT.
* All other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Education, Credentials and Previous Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Depth and Breadth:

* Basic knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business applications (MSS).

* Ability to understand basic blueprint, MS, and ES reading.

* Working knowledge of basic shop tools and gages used for verification of products

Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodation:

* Required to meet the minimum vision requirements for dimensional inspection.
Jaeger Type #2 at a distance of 14 inches
* If correction is required to meet the minimum requirements, the employee shall wear corrective lenses when performing the inspection activities.
Average or normal response when tested with Ishihara or Pseudo-Isochromatic plate.

* Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time.

* Required to work around manufacturing operations with exposure to noise, fumes, heavy machinery and other shop-related hazards.

* Frequent lifting or moving of lightweight (<26 lbs.) material.

* Good hand/eye coordination

* Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

* Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.