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About Gleason
With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries
Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.
Why work at Gleason?

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
• NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Formal and informal development opportunities.

POSITION SUMMARY
Working under the general supervision of the Quality Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Lead Technician, the Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for performing action-oriented duties and tasks, focused on maintaining high standards of production quality at Gleason Cutting Tools.
The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes. The Quality Assurance Inspector will also support Quality Assurance (QA) activities of the company's Continual Improvement, Environmental, Lean and Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001- 14001).
Quality Assurance Inspection:

• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of materials, products, and components to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Record and report defects, inconsistencies, and issues found during inspection.
• Ensure products meet the required functionality, safety, and performance standards.

Testing and Calibration:

• Ensure the calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and instruments are functioning correctly prior to use to ensure their accuracy and reliability within the inspection areas.

Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate, standardize and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Develop and enforce best practices for QA activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining high-quality standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed inspection records and results.
• Document and report any defects or non-conformities.
• Investigate and analyze defects or quality issues to determine root causes and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to Supervision based on inspection results and findings.
• Working on MGR inspections within the metallurgical laboratory

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and Supervisory teams to ensure that quality goals are met, and product delivery deadlines are adhered to.
• Communicate with stakeholders to address quality issues and provide updates on testing progress.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analyses to ensure product quality.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure all products meet quality standards and comply with company, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on industry best practices, certifications, and quality-related regulations.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits when necessary.

Training and Development:

• Share knowledge about testing tools, techniques, and quality practices with other team members.
• Provide training and support to new and existing quality inspectors to ensure they understand procedures, tools, and inspection methods and support ongoing development of the team

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Familiarity with inspection machines (CMM's) & tools (Example-hand tools micrometers / calipers etc.) and methods of inspections for each product group.

• Comfortable with technical communications in a group environment.
• Able to maintain proper identification and control of all products within each inspection area and throughout the shop floor.
• Ensure all products are within the required specifications prior to shipment.
• Ensure all inspection machines are well maintained, calibrated and functioning.
• Able to properly re-route and print route cards for MGR's.
• Communicate awareness and understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 policy statement(s).
• Communicate awareness and understanding of GCTC Lean Principles (GBP).
• Communicate awareness and understanding of GCTC Health and Safety requirements, including emergency evacuation and severe weather training.
• Demonstrate ability to use Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) in the creation and maintenance of GCTC reports and documentation. Proficient in docuware & GCTC Intranet functions and dashboards.
• Trained/certified as ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (preferred).
• Trained/certified as ISO 14001 Internal Auditor (preferred).
• Demonstrate understanding of GCTC Continual Improvement, Environmental and Quality filing systems and the ability to accurately maintain files

The salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience. Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.
Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees are required to use proper lift assistance for any objects over 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.