Inspector Quality Jobs

Company Description

Instron is a global organization that designs, manufactures, sells and services mechanical testing systems.

Have you ever wondered how a potato chip always has the right crispiness level? Or, how your game controller can survive several drops whether you are excited for your win or upset by a loss? How about eyewear (eyeglasses, sunglasses) being able to withstand impact forces? Visit Instron’s YouTube Channel to see our customer’s applications. And check out Facebook Watch at https://fb.watch/a8ILPde4GP/

Our systems are trusted by 95% of the world’s largest manufacturing companies to gather critical data, informing the design of components and materials. You will find that our established strength, commitment to our core values and team focus provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career development.

With minimal supervision, uses precision mechanical measuring equipment and surface plate techniques, electric, and optical equipment to inspect parts or assemblies to specifications, and reports and records their status. Other ancillary tasks include training less senior personnel, developing inspection procedures, and manage incoming customer returns

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Partake in Supplier qualification process when required.
• Responsible for managing calibration of inspection tools.
• Inspects mechanical & electrical parts or assemblies by gauging, using mechanical, electrical, and optical instruments and comparing against engineering drawings and/or specifications to ensure compliance with specs, quality standards, and revision levels. Instruments used include verniers, micrometers, hardness tester, continuity checker, and test fixtures.
• Assists and/or trains less senior inspectors & co-workers.
• Develops new or improves existing inspection methods on parts and assemblies from instructions, ingenuity, or experience.
• Recommends purchase of test gages, fixtures, or instruments needed.
• Inspects and processes parts/goods returned by customers, sales or service engineers and area offices using RMA processes. Provide guidance in credit issuance for returned goods on basis of inspection findings.
• Record & report the status of the inspected part or assembly to the Supervisor and/or Supervisor of department where part/assembly originated. Communicates part or system quality recommendation and problems to his or her supervisor and/or to department of manufacture supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, & Ability Required

• Familiarity with operation of standard inspection equipment for measuring precision machined parts and related measuring and calibration equipment; normally acquired in 3 or more years of previous inspection experience. Associated tables, charts, and process sheets relative to Instron inspection area can be mastered in 6-12 months of on-the-job training.
• Ability to read and interpret all related drawings, application sheets, and work instruction sheets. This is typically acquired through completion of a high school education.
• Must lift loads of 35 pounds 20% of work time.
• Ability to work well without direct supervision or written instructions.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.