QUALITY INSPECTOR FOR FOUNDRY STEEL SHOTS MANUFACTURING

A Quality Inspector Job Description involves examining, measuring, and testing raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet engineering drawings, safety regulations, and quality standards. Job Overview Role Title: Quality Inspector (QA/QC Inspector) Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Manufacturing Reports To: Quality Control Supervisor or Production Manager Primary Objective: Act as the final quality check to prevent defective items or non-conforming materials from reaching the next stage of production or the customer. Key Responsibilities Incoming Inspection: Check raw materials, parts, and supplier shipments against purchase orders and specifications, approving or rejecting goods. In-Process & Final Inspection: Monitor assembly and manufacturing lines, conduct random or 100% sampling, and verify finished goods. Precision Measurement: Use hand tools and advanced equipment—such as vernier calipers, micrometers, plug gauges, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)—to check physical dimensions. Documentation & Reporting: Log inspection results, maintain calibration records, and document defects using Non-Conformance Reports (NCR). Non-Conformance & Containment: Isolate defective items, trigger quarantine procedures, and support root-cause analysis (e.g., using Ishikawa or fishbone diagrams). Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production staff and engineers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.