QA Inspector - Plastics [DAY]

JOB TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR I (PLASTICS)

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF QUALITY

JOB CLASSIFICATIONS:   NON-EXEMPT

JOB STATUS:   FULL-TIME

JOB PURPOSE:  

To determine whether product conforms to the engineering definition. This role works in support of one or more production departments to plan verification activities for product and processes performed internally and externally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Follow the company’s Quality Management System and encourage others to do the same.
• Uphold the Tool Gauge fundamentals in all aspects of job performance.
• The primary job responsibility is to inspect product currently in production at the machine.
• Utilize blueprint reading and specification interpretation skills to perform required inspections.
• Use experience and judgment to select appropriate and efficient inspection and measurement techniques to perform:
  • First part buy-off and in-process inspection of manufactured details and assemblies.
  • Final inspection and document review.
• Document non-conformances for MRB in ERP system.
• Control of Documents, External and Internal.
• Assist with Internal Quality Audits.
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Utilize all time saving methods personally developed or prescribed, by management when applicable.
• Show concerted effort to improve knowledge and grow with the company's technology.
• Follow the company's Quality Management System and guide others to do the same.
• Work well with others and follow directions in a team environment under project leaders or supervisors.
• Develop inspection procedures and methods, make setups, determine the deviation from blueprint or standard, and report results.
• Assist less experienced employees as required.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Has a strong familiarity with and understanding of drawing interpretation and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and understand Customers Specifications.
• Ability to read & understand aerospace drawings for plastic parts.
• Ability to inspect molded parts utilizing conventional machine shop inspection tools.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Understanding of AS9102 FAIR.
• Be highly detail oriented with a strong background in Aerospace Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
• Have good communication, reading, reporting, and computers skills in MS Office (using Word, Excel, and Outlook).

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Training and experience with programming and running coordinate measurement systems (CMM Manager with and without CAD models).
• Understanding of Boeing’s EID system to find essential information.
• Training and experience in Internal Quality Auditing.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School education (or equivalent) with a strong mathematical background required. Undergraduate (associate) degree or higher, preferred.
• Previous experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment is required.
• Previous experience in a quality or inspection role is required.
• Previous experience with ERP/MRP software is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne 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.

Work is performed in a factory/controlled environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud.  Hearing protection is available and encouraged.

CONTACT:

• Tool Gauge
• DeeAnn Harris
• HR@toolgauge.net
• 253-473-2740
• 4315 S Adams St. Tacoma, WA 98409
• Rev. 9.2024