Quality Plate Inspector

Primary Objective:

To manage Inspection of Incoming, In- Process WIP and Finished Goods product into UHI to ensure customer gets right and defect free material in all shipments.

Specific Responsibilities Included but not limited to the following:

1. Inspects and measures items for dimensional accuracy, fit, alignment, and functional operation, according to blueprints, part manuals, customer and/or military standards, and other specifications, using precision measuring instruments and devices.

2. Inspects purchased parts, assemblies, accessories, and/or materials for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments and devices.

3. Perform incoming inspection on items for shipping to outside vendors and for items received from outside vendors for correct order quantities, completed work according to purchase order and/or possible non conformances created from the shipping process.

4. Reject any products and/or materials that fail to meet the required drawings and/or specifications.

5. Measure product dimensions, examine functionality and compare the final product to the specifications.

6. Able to use the following Inspection tools:

a. Digital Calipers

b. Digital Micrometers

c. Height Gage

d. Optical Comparator

e. Radius Gage(s)

7. Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control.

8. Document inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records.

9. Monitor the production and assembly process to resolve quality – related issues in a timely manner.

10. May balloon drawings in performance of FAIRs.

11. May test hardness of metals, using testing equipment.

12. May examine x rays of welded parts to determine that welds conform to established standards.

13. May prepare inspection procedure outlines for reference use in subsequent inspections, using data obtained from blueprints, customer specifications, and catalogs.

Standard responsibilities for all UHI employees

Follow all employee rules as defined in the UHI employee handbook.

Conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner towards all other employees, customers, and visitors. Perform work in accordance with UHI Quality System (Procedures, Work Instructions, etc.).

Observe all safety rules and regulations. Follow instructions, identify hazards, and notify appropriate personnel to immediately correct the matter. Assist and support other department functions where applicable.

Conduct operations in a cost-effective and cost-conscious manner. Assist in identifying any improvements which could lead to cost savings or a process improvement. Perform good housekeeping in perspective work areas, to eliminate any FOD (Foreign Object Debris).