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Tempe, AZ · On-site

$76K - $104K/yr

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Production Inspection information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Production Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Production Inspector, you need keen attention to detail, strong knowledge of quality standards, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles requiring specialized training. Familiarity with measurement tools (such as calipers and micrometers), inspection software, and documentation systems is typically necessary. Strong observational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set outstanding inspectors apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring product quality, minimizing defects, and maintaining safety and compliance in manufacturing environments.

What does a production inspector do?

A production inspector examines products during manufacturing to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications. They perform visual inspections, use measurement tools, and document defects, often working with quality control protocols and safety regulations to prevent defective items from reaching customers.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Production Inspection roles, and how can they be overcome?

Production Inspection professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency under tight deadlines, adapting to evolving quality standards, and effectively communicating issues to both production teams and management. To overcome these challenges, it's important to stay current with industry regulations, develop strong attention to detail, and build collaborative relationships with team members. Utilizing digital inspection tools and regularly participating in training can also help streamline processes and ensure high-quality output.

What are production inspectors?

Production inspectors are quality control professionals responsible for examining products during and after the manufacturing process to ensure they meet specified standards. They check for defects, measure product dimensions, and verify compliance with regulations and company requirements. Their work helps prevent faulty products from reaching customers and maintains the overall quality of goods produced. Production inspectors often use tools like gauges, calipers, and microscopes, and may document their findings for process improvement.

How much do quality inspectors earn?

Quality inspectors typically earn between $35,000 and $60,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced inspectors or those with specialized skills can earn higher wages, often supplemented with benefits and overtime opportunities.

Is a degree needed to be a QC?

A degree is not always required to work as a quality control (QC) inspector, but many employers prefer candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent. Relevant skills, attention to detail, and experience with inspection tools or standards are often more important than formal education for QC roles.

What is the difference between Production Inspection vs Quality Control Inspector?

AspectProduction InspectionQuality Control Inspector
CertificationsOften requires quality assurance or inspection certificationsTypically holds certifications like ASQ CQI or similar
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly linesFactories, production facilities, warehouses
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, automotive, electronicsManufacturing, consumer goods, aerospace

Production Inspection focuses on verifying products during or after manufacturing to ensure they meet specifications. Quality Control Inspectors perform detailed inspections to identify defects and ensure quality standards. While both roles involve inspection tasks, Production Inspection emphasizes process monitoring, whereas Quality Control Inspectors focus on defect detection and quality assurance.

What kind of inspectors make the most money?

Senior or specialized production inspectors, such as those with advanced certifications or expertise in quality management systems, tend to earn higher salaries. Inspectors working in high-demand industries like aerospace, automotive, or electronics, often with experience and technical skills, also typically make more money.
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Inspection - QC Inspector 1st shift

Inspection - QC Inspector 1st shift

chromalloy

Phoenix, AZ

Other

Posted 6 days ago


Chromalloy rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

142nd of 419 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  Reference the “Essential job functions worksheet for help

List the job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects of the job -- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any that occur at irregular intervals.

Receiving, Induction Inspections Duties:

  • Open shipping containers and validates packing slip to product received
  • Performs contract review, can read and interpret customer and flow down requirements (SPOC’s)  
  • Assigns tracking number (s) job and lot numbers
  • Assigns job traveler
  • Verifies part count and performs visual inspection on each component.
  • Documents incoming discrepancies and takes appropriate actions to correct the non-conformities
  • Works to the production schedule and releases components in accordance to delivery plan

In-Process and Outsourcing Inspection Duties:

  • Works to the production schedule performing in-process and outsourcing inspections to meet delivery dates
  • Performs in-process inspections checks in accordance with Chromalloy routing instructions ensuring compliance to the technical data, customer and specification requirements
  • Audits routing validating all prior operations have been processed to the routing instructions and verifies each component complies with all quality requirements
  • Assists production personnel in solving quality issues and concerns
  • Assures vendors are active and are on the approved vendor list
  • Creates purchase order for spot operations and routes component for processing
  • Files both incoming and outgoing documentation
  • Reviews incoming certifications from the outside processors ensuring purchased items and services conform to contract and specification requirements  
  • Documents incoming discrepancies and takes appropriate actions to correct the non-conformities  
  • Records observations and makes recommendations for improving the process

Final Inspection Duties:

  • Works to the production schedule performing final inspections to meet delivery dates
  • Inspects for completion of all manufacturing processes
  • When necessary measures components using precision measuring devices, micrometer, dial caliper etc.
  • Documents discrepancies and takes appropriate actions to correct the non-conformities  
  • Ensures components comply to specification customer requirements
  • Validates lab results
  • Verifies part count, serial numbers and lot number control
  • Part marks components
  • Completes internal paperwork and validates accurate documentation for each process
  • Completes certification of compliance
  • Packages product in accordance with customer and Chromalloy requirements

 

 

General duties: 

  • Drives quality and process repeatability
  • Implements mistake proofing methods 
  • Work with supporting departments, Quality, Engineering creating inspection methods to drive repeatability and to ensure that in- process measurement techniques are correlated with the Quality methods of inspection.
  • Assist in the disposition of non-conforming product and propose solutions to eliminate defects. 
  • When necessary initiates corrective actions
  • Evaluates reject data, separate process defect from training issue and communicate to the shop supervisor training needs. 
  • Communicate scheduling constraints to the department supervisor and production planner to ensure customer expectations are met and parts move quickly after completion to their next operations.
  • Trains lesser skilled employees
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

 List the requirements below that are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the job.

  • 1 – 2 years quality experience
  • Can perform minor inspection checks using precision measuring devices
  • Can read and apply process specification, customer and contract requirements
  • Can read, interpret and understand B/P requirements
  • Can obtain necessary certifications to comply with all regulatory requirements
  • Computer skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Self-motivated with a high level of ownership and accountability
  • Ability to work multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong focus on meeting commitments
  • Supports internal customers’ needs and works to meet their delivery needs
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong written and oral skills
  • Provides accurate feedback to the department supervisor pertaining to quality issues
  • Provides input to corrective actions to process failures, operator errors, routing flow and accuracy, etc.  
  • Lean skills continually drives process improvements
  • Team building skills
  • Provides supporting data that reflects team results

List preferred job related qualifications if different from above.

  •      

List the level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

  • High school diploma or GED

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands

Specify the physical, mental and environmental conditions of the essential duties of the job. 

Use these codes to complete this section:  "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all.

PHYSICAL

On the job the employee must:

MENTAL

On the job the employee must be able to:

ENVIROMENTAL

On the job the employee

( x )  Bend

( x )  Squat, kneel, or crouch

(  )  Crawl

(  )  Climb or balance

( x )  Reach with hands & arms

( x )  Use fine finger movements

(  )  Other      

Must carry/lift loads of:

(  )  Up to 10 lbs

( x )  Up to 25 lbs

( x )  Up to 50 lbs

(  )  Up to 100 lbs

(  )  More than 100 lbs

( x )  Sit

( x )  Stand

( x )  Walk

( x )  Push/Pull

( x )  Talk or hear

( x )  Handle Objects

        (manual dexterity)

( x )  Read/comprehend

( x )  Write

( x )  Perform calculations

( x )  Communicate orally

( x )  Reason and analyze

(  )  Other      

( x )  Is exposed to excessive noise

(  )  Is exposed to extreme cold (non-weather)

(  )  Is exposed to extreme heat (non-weather)

(  )  Is exposed to marked changes in

        temperature and/or humidity

( x )  Is around moving machinery

(  )  Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases,

         radiation, microwave  (circle)

(  )  Drives motorized equipment

(  )  Works in confined quarters

(  )  Works in high, precarious places

(  )  Works with explosives

(  )  Is exposed to Vibration

(  )  Other      

    

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