Position Title: Quality Inspector

Reports To: Quality Manager

Summary:

This position supports Production and Receiving by testing and inspecting products and raw materials at various stages. Records statistical and conventional data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Focuses on 6’ & 12’ centerless ground bar materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret specifications and confer with Value Stream Leaders, QA, Management, and Engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
• Select products for inspection at specified stages in production and receiving. Checks products for variety of qualities, such as dimensions, appearance, and functional characteristics
• Assist Warehouse personnel; performs receiving inspections on incoming materials
• Perform First Piece, In-Process, and Final Inspections within the Value Streams
• Record inspection data, in accordance with procedures
• Evaluate data and indicate conformance or deviations from existing standards
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
• Assure calibrations within Value Streams are kept up to date
• Maintain an organized and clean work area
• Perform process audits of operator inspection processes

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

• Measure parts in a timely and accurate manner
• Identify/report problems to avoid scrap
• Maintain a flexible outlook toward job assignments
• Attention to detail – prepares paperwork accurately
• Participate in the Quest – the company’s world-class continuous improvement program
• Abide by the company values and follow safety rules
• Maintain a good attendance record

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education & Training: 2 – 5 years of trade school, vocational, or apprenticeship in manufacturing preferred
• Work Experience: 1-3 years in a quality role; ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Physical Demands:
• Stand, walk, push, pull frequently; reach overhead, and bend to the floor rarely to occasionally
• Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

Visual Acuity:

• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.

Working Conditions:

• Normal noise levels from operating machines
• Exposure to oils and cutting fluids – rubber gloves provided as needed
• Safety glasses and hearing protection recommended on the shop floor
• May be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested

COMPANY/POSITION INFORMATION:

We’re 21st century artisans – utilizing state-of-the-art technology and old-world craftsmanship to provide precision metal bars, pre-production blanks and material preparation services to companies machining high precision components for a host of industries like medical device and automotive – helping them achieve success through streamlined operational excellence.

We’re 21st century artisans – utilizing state-of-the-art technology and old-world craftsmanship to provide precision metal bars, pre-production blanks, and material preparation services to companies machining high precision components for a host of industries, such as medical device and automotive – helping them achieve success through streamlined operational excellence.

At Boston Centerless, we have built an enduring character and approach to business that we call the “BC Way”. The BC Way transcends the products we sell, the markets we serve, and any of our leaders and individuals. This practice is why we come to work every day (Core Purpose) and how we choose to conduct ourselves through guiding principles (Core Values).

We strive to set an example for the manufacturing industry and continually look to improve customer experience, as well as our work environment. Within our company, we celebrate upholding our Core Values with the Golden Bar Award which is given to associates to recognize their exemplary efforts.

Our Service Vision of Raising the Bar with every Interaction, with both internal and external customers, translates our ambition of excellence in customer service through exactitude, engagement, and extraordinary attitude and experience.

Core Purpose:

To be a role model for U.S. manufacturing.

Growth Opportunity Pride Significance Secret Service Community

Core Values:

be Trustworthy take Initiative put the Team First demonstrate Excellence

Service Vision:

Raise the bar with every interaction.

Service Pillars:

be Exact be Engaged be Extraordinary