Quality Control Inspector
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Job Location:
North Haven, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Company Overview: Through its three divisions (Carlin Combustion Hydrolevel Co. and Cowles Products) Cowles Operating Company a wholly owned subsidiary of C. Cowles and Company is a leading manufacturer in the heating industry (oil gas and biofuel burners safety controls used in residential commercial and industrial heating) as well as extruded plastic products (for automotive applications medical applications and more). Cowles Operating Company is located in North Haven Connecticut in a modern 220000 sq. foot facility housing our factory laboratory and office space. Cowles Operating Companys divisions maintain leadership roles in the industries they serve.
Summary: Under the general supervision of the Quality supervisor the Quality inspector ensures products and processes meet Cowles quality standards by inspecting production materials and processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Quarantine and troubleshoot all line reject material and assemblies.
- Test and diagnose field returns by following the companys warranty procedures.
- Maintain the warranty log database.
- Incoming inspection of selected purchased material.
- Random quality audit of residential oil burners to assess product quality.
- In-process production line inspection as necessary.
- First Article inspection of welding department parts prior to production startup.
- Make suggestions for efficiency or quality improvements to production processes.
- Recommend repairs or replacement to defective or worn assembly equipment.
- Utilize tools like calipers gauges micrometers and electronic inspection equipment to measure and test products.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures.
- Perform other assigned duties as directed.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma and minimum of 1-year previous experience in a similar role.
High school diploma and minimum of 1-year previous experience in a similar role.
Physical Demands:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand sit walk use hands to finger handle or feel;
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand sit walk use hands to finger handle or feel;
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with quality testing equipment and systems.
- Knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
- Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Collaborate in group problem solving situations.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Strategic Thinking - Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understand organizations strengths & weaknesses.
- Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently at work and on time.
- Dependability - Commitment to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities.
- Professionalism - React well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures.
Communication Skills:
The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills particularly in English. While Spanish language skills are a plus they are not mandatory for this position. Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals or technical procedures. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully an individual should have basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft office programs.
To perform this job successfully an individual should have basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft office programs.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Cowles Operating Company offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. Cowles Operating Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Cowles Operating Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen background Check and physical.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
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