Quality Inspector Service

Job Description

A Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products or services meet established quality standards and specifications. They perform visual, mechanical and electrical inspections, tests, and audits to identify any defects or deviations from quality requirements. Quality Inspectors use various tools and techniques to measure and evaluate the quality of materials, components, and finished products. They document and report any non‑conformities and work closely with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Additionally, they may participate in the development and improvement of quality control processes and procedures.

• Perform visual, mechanical and electrical inspections, and testing of all equipment manufactured at Powell facilities according to Powell Standards.
• Program and operate electronic equipment such as microprocessor‑based relays.
• Energize Powell electrical products and other buyout equipment such as service panels, HVAC, battery chargers, UPS systems, etc.
• Perform equipment failure investigations and root‑cause analysis.
• Complete and maintain all test quality‑control documentation as required.
• Perform maintenance on test equipment as needed.
• Perform tests using equipment such as multimeter, clamp‑on meter, voltage detector, Hi‑Pot, etc.
• Interact with all departments (shop, engineering, sales, shipping, fabrication, PCR, switch gear) including customers to resolve quality‑related issues.
• Interact with all departments during production, final inspection and final release to shipping.
• Maintain external relationships with other Powell subsidiaries, suppliers and customers.
• Record engineering and shop discrepancies, non‑conformities and material shortages utilizing Powell systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Promote a safety culture and attend all safety meetings.
• Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
• Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.
• Learn and understand basic electrical principles and relevant mechanical experience.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma, or a trade‑school diploma or certificate.
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read prints including specification sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, three‑line drawings, wiring lists and part drawings.

• Experience in quality inspection for electrical or electronic equipment or components.
• Intermediate experience working with industry codes and standards and ability to refer to applicable codes.

• Ability to apply industry standards as applicable to job and product.
• Actively seeks out self‑development through internal or external programs that contribute to knowledge, skill and abilities.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
• Able to work effectively within a team and around other departments and their activities.
• Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal.

• Safety‑sensitive position in a temperature‑controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
• Required to always wear personal protective equipment (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses and respirators) when required.
• Working at a desk and computer in an office environment is required.
• Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all sizes of extension ladders) and scaffolding.
• Working at heights usually no higher than 30 feet in the air or using proper lift equipment.

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive…