RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Perform inspection duties to ensure conformance with established company quality standards in accordance with established procedures and methods
· Set up fixturing, test set-up and test equipment as needed
· Accurately complete all paperwork required at the completion of each operation
· Generate reports and assemble test data packages to be delivered to customers and/or internal personnel
· Report any discrepancies or unusual situations to the supervisor or through Material Review Board (MRB).
· Effectively communicate with supervisors, operators, technicians, and all other personnel
· Assist inspection personnel with specialized tests as requested by the supervisor
· Conduct First Article Inspections and Tests in accordance with AS9102 and/or customer/market requirements
· Review customer specifications for performance inspections and tests
· Report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to supervisor
· Awareness of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions documentation
· Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
· May assist with cross-training of quality control inspectors
· Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements
· Perform other related and associated duties as required or directed
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
· Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes and procedures
· Basic knowledge of material flow including Wearhouse, shipment and factory material handling means
· Ability to utilize various types of measuring equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, calipers, indicators, x-ray machine, hardness tester, optical comparators, spring force testers, pull tester, flow tester, surface plates, multimeters, ring gages, go/no-go gages, miscellaneous electronic gages, etc.
· Ability to provide and to follow verbal and written instructions
· Ability to read and to understand complex engineering drawings
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
· Computer skills including database entry and reporting