Quality Control/Inventory Clerk at Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in Woodridge, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret GD&T engineering drawings, diagrams, evaluation sheets, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, formulas, and measuring instruments required


• Independently perform first article inspection, incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection on products, parts, gages, check fixtures, and record the results


• Verify part dimensions against blueprint specifications using a variety of QA Metrology (i.e., micrometers, calipers, height gages, thread gages, pin gages, 3D electronic scanners, and other measuring devices)


• Accurately document inspection results on the computer in various databases


• Detect, process, document, and communicate with all appropriate personnel when a product does not meet specifications to resolve quality-related issues


• Monitor quality requirements in accordance to quality plans and specifications


• Facilitate the movement of parts through arrivals, receiving, quality inspections, inventory placement, stocking the production line, and releasing finished goods to inventory


• Both physical and electronic receiving of all production-related parts and components


• Maintain awareness of stock levels to identify potential issues and alert purchasing to any problems, thus preventing production downtime


• Analyze and troubleshoot inventory control problems in a timely fashion


• Maintain and update inventory records in ERP


• Communicate with all applicable personnel for scrap, return orders and inventory adjustments


• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality management systems to be able to apply these standards throughout the process


• Conduct process and QMS audits


• Coordinate calibration of all test equipment and fixtures


• Perform visual, cosmetic, and pre-ship protocol inspection of product


• Perform other duties as required or directed by supervision

Skills / Experience:

• Interpret GD&T engineering drawings, diagrams, or formulas


• Advanced experience using standard precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, drop gauges, other measuring devices


• One (1) to three (3) years of hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing facility. Knowledge and experience in tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly and inspection of gages/fixtures are preferred


• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records


• Adaptable mindset to change directions and continue to improve the quality and inventory process


• Experience in quality control with familiarity and understanding of quality management systems and ISO 9001


• Can perform tasks with minimal supervision


• Operate independently and make sound business decisions


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Proficient with MS Office products and use of measuring equipment software


• Good communication skills

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, and completion of a certificate in a related field. An Associates' degree is considered an asset.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Warehouse ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon the season


• Sitting down at a desk and getting up frequently to various areas in the warehouse


• Steel toed boots, safety eyewear


• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.