What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Inspector position at Thorlabs?
This position effectively assures vendor & manufacturing compliance to Thorlabs ISO9001 quality standards protecting customers. Inspectors perform visual and dimensional inspection of precision parts and make quick, accurate pass/fail decisions on many types of optics including filters, mirrors, crystals, prisms, and lenses as well as mechanical components used in conjunction with optical components. Visual surface quality inspections are often performed under 100 watt bulb in low lit room. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.
Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:
Physical Activities:
Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. The employee may lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. Employees must grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, may be noisy at times. Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments. The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of job-related equipment and tools.
Requirements
Experience:
Benefits
Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.
Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:
- Introduction to visual and mechanical measurement of parts using metrology devices such as eye loupes, microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and indicators
- Identify non-conformances through specified inspection methods
- Ability to perform extremely detailed visual inspections on intricate and delicate parts occasionally performed under microscopes
- Inspections are performed efficiently, with attention to detail
- Low friction interface to peers/vendors/others in interaction with regards to inspection
- Inspection of products against manufacturing prints
- Handle and Clean Specialty Fiber Optics, Precision Optics, and mechanical components
- Maintain proper records in our Manufacturing Database
- Ask questions when instructions are not understood or clear
- Comply with the company safety program and maintain a clean and organized work area
- Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures
- Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments
Physical Activities:
Work may be active, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. The employee may lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. Employees must grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, may be noisy at times. Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, glasses, gloves, and specialty garments. The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives, lubricants and solvents, and safe operation of job-related equipment and tools.
Requirements
Experience:
- 1 year experience in a similar position preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to learn, understand, and effectively apply sampling plans
- Good verbal and written communication skills to operate in both individual and team environments
- Capable of reading mechanical drawings and interpret dimensional tolerances
- Adaptable to process and procedure changes
- Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality
- Computer literacy using Microsoft product suite is desired
- Must have the ability to cross train in all areas of the department, including but not limited to visual and dimensional inspection, data entry
- High attention to detail.
Benefits
Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.