<p>Position Summary:</p> <p>Responsible for performing inspections and testing in accordance with TPI and customer-specific requirements, identifying non-conforming materials, and participating in problem-solving processes to improve quality or production.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Performs inspection and testing defined by TPI Quality Instructions and customer specific requirements. </li><li>Identifies non-conforming materials or products, create Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) in QMS tablets. </li><li>Supports other teams on all inspections and communicate properly (via radio, email, etc) </li><li>Provides direction, support, and training to new associates. </li><li>Verifies that repairs done to the product are in conformance with the approved methods. </li><li>Basic interpretation of engineering drawings, diagrams and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards. </li><li>Strives to improve quality or enhance production by participating in problem solving process. </li><li>Maintain neat and accurate inspection records (checklists, record logs, etc.), as required. </li><li>Use gages like Vernier Caliper, Tape Measures, Depth Gages etc. </li><li>5S management in quality tools and maintain calibrations of the gauges of his/her area. </li><li>Obtains quality forms/packet and enters data electronically as required. </li><li>Reconciles final inspection documentation for release of product.(green tag process) </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Education/ Experience:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred. </li><li>Minimum of one (1) year quality control experience in a manufacturing environment </li><li>Ability to maintain safe work environment. </li><li>Familiarity with measurement and test equipment </li><li>Ability to follow documented procedures and standards. </li><li>Capability to read and interpret basic drawings and to perform basic math. </li><li>Computer proficiency including MS Office (Preferred) </li><li>High attention to detail </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. </li><li>Adapt to working different shifts and overtime, (being called in on days off) </li></ul> <p>Physical Skills and Abilities:</p> <p>Candidates must be willing and able to work:</p> <ul> <li>In an industrial environment where there will be exposure to elevated high heat and humidity, fiberglass dust, and hazardous chemicals. </li><li>In a safety-sensitive, demanding, detail oriented, deadline driven environment that requires simultaneous handling of multiple priorities. </li><li>Independently and as a member of a team. </li><li>May be required to work up to a 12-hour shift. </li></ul> <p>Candidates must be capable of safely and efficiently performing the following tasks:</p> <ul> <li>Work from verbal and /or written work instructions. </li><li>Lifting and carrying up to 25-50lbs. </li><li>Frequent use of manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools. </li><li>Frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, ladder and stair climbing and occasional crawling, twisting, and lying. </li><li>Frequent reaching and repetitive manipulation of hands for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling. </li><li>Wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, protective garments, and respirators. </li></ul>