Quality Inspector

Cleveland, OH

Full Time

Entry Level

Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products, trusted by customers nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Quality Inspector at our Richmond Heights, OH location. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and grow with our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career.

Objectives:

Ensures Merit Brass quality standards and expectations are met or exceeded all the time
Upholds the Merit Brass corporate mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the core values as published
Maintains 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 inspections of pipe intended for use in production, confirms that it meets or exceeds the specifications required by industrial standards; Tracking measurements with heat numbers for traceability
Perform first piece inspections and approve manufacturing set-ups
Perform final inspections of washed nipples according to documented processes
Utilizes rulers, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and PMI equipment to assure material is within specifications
Communicates timely and regularly on any required adjustments to manufacturing supervisors
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
Serve as a resource and content expert to team members; information regarding quality trends of production orders and pipe manufacturers
Works with other quality personnel to ensure proper paperwork is completed
Advocates the spirit of teamwork and personal accountability in the performance of other duties and responsibilities as requested by the department supervisor
Ensures work areas and operations conform to safety requirements and are hazard free
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school graduate, GED, or equivalent education; strong written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience with a background in manufacturing or inspection preferred
Ability to use and read basic inspection tools such as rulers, scales, micrometers, calipers, 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 50–70 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

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

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