POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: QC Inspector 1 Department: Line Quality
Classification: Non-Exempt, Direct Approved By: Human Resources
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Position Reports To: Manufacturing Supervisor
Positions Supervised: None
POSITION PURPOSE
The Quality Assurance Inspector 1 examines products and materials for defects or deviations from specifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
- Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and physical tests; communicating required adjustments, issues, or trends.
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Approves finished goods by confirming specifications; conducting visual and physical tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
- During the inspection process, the Inspector may engage in preassembly-preparatory work such as cleaning of the housing, removal of excess adhesives, degreasing nuts and screws, and the greasing of O-rings and seal rings.
- During the visual inspection, the Inspector will look for any abnormalities such as dents, missing parts, and the general integrity of the product; the Inspector will also check for minor cosmetic issues such as scratches, nicks, switch operations, and general workmanship.
- Visually inspect the holographic image, glass components and housing by looking at the surface quality.
- Physically inspect the holographic image, glass components and housing to assure every component falls within tolerance dictated by the product specifications and customer requirements.
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During the inspection process, the holographic image, glass components and/or housing may require cleaning of smudges, removal of dust or debris and/or minor re-work.
- Document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database. When defects are found, Inspector notifies supervisor & senior QC Inspectors. Helps analyze and correct production problems.
- Perform image inspection by using a computer-based high-accuracy measurement system to inspect the holographic image for image brightness.
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Pack, label, and scan throughout in-process production.
- Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.
- Is consistently at work and on time; assures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings on time.
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to assure quality.
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Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
- Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Assists with production/assembly related work as directed by supervisor.
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All other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Essential education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to work on a team and collaborate with others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY
Physical Demands:
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 is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
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Visual acuity unaided or corrected 20/30 at a distance of 14 inches with at least one eye
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Pass depth perception test with a minimum rating of 4
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Pass color perception test
Specific vision acuity abilities required by this job shall be tested by medically trained and qualified personnel and adhere to the companies work rule, “Visual Acuity.”
Environmental Conditions:
The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 is occasionally exposed to respiratory hazards, noise, and vibration.
Health and Safety Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee may be exposed to lasers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. Individuals assigned to perform tasks defined in this job description that are controlled by the ISO program have the authority, consent, and responsibility to carry out those tasks as defined in the program.
