Quality Inspector

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Job Level will be based upon experience.

The Quality Inspector position maintains quality standards by approving in-process production, finished products, and incoming materials and recording quality results.

• The Quality Inspector will work to STC’s Quality principles
• Right the First Time in everything we do and produce.
• Agree what can be delivered in what timeframe and develop a plan on how delivery can be met.
• Work co-operatively with all departments and parties to exceed customer expectations.
• Always develop and execute a quality plan.

• Approves in-process production by confirming requirements and documented information; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating results to production personnel, as required.
• Approves finished products by confirming requirements and documented information; conducting visual and measurement tests; confirming non‑compliant product is processed, re‑processed, and/or reworked, if necessary, to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming requirements and documented information; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting non‑conforming materials and facilitating the return of that product with the appropriate documentation for the External Provider.
• Documents inspection results by completing appropriate documented information (e.g. inspection reports, logs, data, etc); inputs data into manufacturing and quality locations, using a computer as required.
• Ensures integrity and calibration of measurement equipment by following operating instructions and Quality Management System (QMS) documentation; notifying appropriate personnel when calibration concerns arise.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with all regulations.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications, etc.
• Supports and executes Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, and the organization’s mission.

Work is performed on site at STC’s facilities in St. Albans, Vermont, with minimal travel required. Time on the shop floor will be required, which can be noisy and dusty, as well as hot during the summer.

Work involves standing and walking for moderate periods of time, with some duties performed from a seated position. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include occasional lifting and carrying objects or pushing/pulling carts weighing approximately 50 pounds, such as products, tools, gages and some equipment. Repetitive motion injuries may occur. Company will provide adaptive devices as needed.

• High school diploma; AS in manufacturing/related field or equivalent job experience preferred.
• Understands basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts.
• Ability to perform non‑destructive testing processes, including but not limited to dye penetrant inspection, electrical testing, special visual sorts including those with magnification, dimensional sorts, etc.
• Familiar with measurement methods, techniques, and terminology.
• Read and interpret drawings/blueprints including an understanding of critical, major, and minor characteristics.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and standard is preferred.
• Understand principles of traceability.
• Ability to pass the STC Quality Math Test A with a minimum score of 80%.
• Ability to successfully operate basic manual measuring equipment in the department with little to no supervision.
• Work co‑operatively with Quality Assurance personnel for…