Quality Control Associate- 2nd Shift
Cleveland, OH
Full Time
Mid Level
Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products, trusted nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality team member with manufacturing experience to support our production operations. This role is well-suited for individuals who take pride in precision, accuracy, and consistency and who understand the importance of maintaining high-quality standards in a manufacturing environment. While we provide on-the-job training, prior experience in manufacturing and a strong attention to detail are highly valued, along with a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a long-term career with the company.
Benefits
Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:
Objectives:
Responsibilities
Requirements:
Benefits
Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
Objectives:
- Ensure compliance with all Merit Brass quality standards, control plans and quality management system requirements
- Uphold the Merit Brass mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the fundamentals as published
- Maintain a professional, ethical, and respectful attitude while exercising teamwork
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process inspections of cut-blanks, stamped and threaded nipples according to specifications during the manufacturing stages
- Perform first piece inspections and approve manufacturing set-ups
- Perform final inspections of washed nipples according to documented processes
- Communicates timely and regularly on any required adjustments to manufacturing supervisors
- Inspect, measure, and document special orders (as needed) prior to packaging
- Perform inspections of Merit purchased products according to the defined criteria and measurements using standard physical and mechanical gages
- Accurately maintains documentation of traceability information and the results of inspections and testing
- Strive to achieve Merit Brass production metrics, including reduced errors, on-time delivery, accuracy, and customer service in a cost-effective manner
- Ensure work areas and operations conform to safety requirements and are hazard-free
Requirements:
- High school graduate, GED, or equivalent education
- Experience in manufacturing inspection of parts with tight tolerance
- Proficient use of basic inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.
- Ability to learn raw material and manufactured product identification numbers
- Must demonstrate great attention to detail
- Capable of identifying small, very fine imperfections/surface flaws in material
- Basic computer knowledge and math skills (adding/subtracting whole numbers/fractions, decimals, etc.)
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing information
- Ability to work individually and/or with others as a team member to continuously improve our company
- Excellent work habits, including punctuality, attendance, and work ethic
- Standing/bending for entire shift; capable of lifting 50 lbs. continuously and 70 lbs. occasionally from floor-level; pushing and pulling order carts that could weigh up to 150 lbs.
- Moving and lifting full lengths of pipe (12 to 24 feet in length)
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
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