SUMMARY

This position must be able to lead, direct and train a team of production employees to complete work according to specific instructions. Responsible for testing equipment, product, inspecting materials, work in process, final product, and accurately recording the findings according to procedures, instructions, engineering drawings, and training. Must evaluate rejects and product defects and make decisions regarding the status of the product based on the inspection criteria.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads a team of people by example in the areas of attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and communication.
2. Leads employees and provide direction to complete required inspection and/or testing operations.
* Follows applicable procedures, instruments, engineering drawings, and training.
* Trains employees according to departmental training requirements.
* Monitors employees in their jobs and assists as necessary.
* Answers employee questions involved with the inspection and/or testing process.
3. Interfaces with supervision and/or management to ensure quality rejects and/or problems are brought to the attention of responsible personnel. This may include interfacing with employees in other departments.
4. Tests and/or inspects the quality of the raw materials and work in process in a timely manner according to established written Quality Department procedures, engineering drawings, and documentation. This includes critical inspection items that may affect the function of the product.
5. Works as an effective member of the team.
6. Identifies non-conforming product, as necessary.
7. Completes all documents and records required.
8. Fills-in and work as an effective member of the team as an Inspector or Lab Technician
9. Keeps work areas clean, organized and well maintained.
10. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale.
11. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Able to correctly inspect and test product according to instructions, engineering drawings, and training.
3. Able to correctly use required tools, fixtures, rulers, testing equipment, etc. involved in the testing and inspection processes.
4. Able to read and understand the product criteria on engineering drawings.
5. Able to recognize quality problems with equipment, materials, work in process, and final product, and to inspect for critical items that may affect the function of the product.
6. Able to inspect product and perform all other required duties in a timely manner as outlined by department supervision and management.
7. Able to lead and influence others by example in the areas of attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and communication.
8. Able to direct and train employees.
9. Able to work and communicate well with others.
10. Able to supervise multiple inspections and/or testing jobs simultaneously.
11. Able to complete necessary documents and records as required.
12. Able to read and write English.
13. Good work attendance and dependability.
14. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
15. Must be able to pass a background check.
16. Must be able to complete a position assessment test.

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 frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and operate a computer. The employee is regularly required to use hands to grasp, finger or handle objects and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color determination. This employee must occasionally lift and /or exert force from 25 up to 75 pounds. Push and/or pull up to 300 pounds.

A Quality Lead assigned to the Receiving Inspection area must frequently lift and/or exert force from 25 up to 75 pounds. Push and/or pull up to 300 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May either sit at a workstation to inspect product, or may be required to move around while inspecting (i.e. incoming inspection, shipping, etc.)

Comprehensive benefits package, including options for Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and 401(k).