After approving the production processes by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests, quality control inspectors monitor the operations to ensure they meet the approved systems, communicating any required changes to the production supervisor.
Maintaining Records of Testing
As part of their daily tasks, quality control inspectors maintain detailed records of the testing that’s been carried out, as well as relevant additional information, and various metrics such as the number of defective products produced each day.
Inspecting Procedures
Quality control inspectors inspect, test, or measure materials using gauges, calipers, and micrometers, as well as operating electronic inspection equipment to ensure that all necessary procedures and products are inspected to a high standard.
Creating Reports for Quality Manager
From the data collected from inspections, quality control inspectors create reports for thequality managerof the company to highlight issues, detail the number of defective products being produced, and explain where improvements can be made.
Maintaining Compliance
Quality control inspectors monitor production areas, ensuring they meet health and safety compliance, and check that all manufactured products or parts meet the necessary production standards.
Job Requirements
Numeracy skills – to calibrate and measure specifications
Physical strength and stamina – quality control inspectors spend long periods of time standing and may be required to lift heavy objects, so applicants for this role should be physically fit
Dexterity – to quickly remove sample parts or products during the manufacturing process
Technical skills – to understand technical documents, manuals, and blueprints to ensure that products meet the correct standards
Detail-oriented – to spot issues and monitor products or parts that do not meet compliance
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