Quality Control Inspector (3574)

Summary

The quality control technician inspects and audits purchased, fabricated, and welded metal components and assemblies at various stages of the production process.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine the required specifications, inspection, and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments.
• Mark items with details such as acceptance-rejection status
• Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems
• Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications.
• Collect or select samples for testing or use as models.
• Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs.
• Recommend necessary corrective actions based on inspection reports.