Quality Control Inspector

The quality control inspector performs calibration and inspection of parts, assemblies, products and/or materials for quality, defects, appearance, finishes, variance, and operation through specification or by visual comparison methods.

The quality control inspector will be responsible for the documentation of all variable and attribute results, will assist in the development of standardized work instructions / procedures in accordance with our Quality Management System.

This role will be actively engaged in many levels of the organization and must be an excellent communicator and educator of GD&T and calibration techniques.

To be successful in this position:

• Perform calibration of variable and attribute gages to high level accuracy compliant with ISO standards
• Maintain calibration reports and procedures
• Use and maintenance of gage tracking software
• Understand and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and basic trigonometry
• Experience with understanding engineering models, work instructions and specifications
• Can inspect component conformance using precision gauges, micrometers and other measuring instruments
• Have good problem solving and troubleshooting
• Be collaborative and team oriented
• Be organized, systematic and detail oriented
• Can learn from others and follow explicit instruction
• Have a high level of accountability and pride in your work

• Associate degree or equivalent technical school and/or minimum 3 years’ experience and/or training Training in quality disciplines and metrology is preferred
• Training in quality disciplines and metrology is preferred
• Combination of education and experience considered
• Experienced with GD&T
• ASQ certification for mechanical inspection/calibration a plus

• Outlook
• SAP a plus

• No travel required

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.

Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed.

Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities.

The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.