Quality Control Inspector

About us

Innovative Carbide is a small business in Irwin, PA. Innovative Carbide, a company founded on producing the highest quality tungsten carbide wear components, first began producing unique no-wax tungsten carbide products on January 1, 1988. 10 years later, due to the overwhelming demand for increased production, the company relocated to a 40,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, where Innovative Carbide continues to push the standard for reliable and quality products. Due to our commitment to utilize the most advanced technologies in the industry, we continue to grow and expand our company, including a 17,000 square foot expansion that was completed in the fall of 2020. At Innovative Carbide, we strive to reach our goal of becoming the most reliable source for high quality tungsten carbide wear components.

SCHEDULE FOR POSITION:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Job Summary:

Inspect finished tungsten carbide product for defects and deviations from engineering specifications after sintering by using visual inspection, precision measuring instruments and other test equipment.

Essential Functions:

· Measure dimensions of sintered tungsten carbide products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

· Read orders, blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required.

· Confer with engineering team or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions or provide technical information.

· Discard or reject products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications in proper container.

· Use wand to enter order number, conformance status, quantity inspected, approved, rejected, remakes, etc. into ERP system.

· Prepare hard grinding prints to accompany parts for subcontractors.

· Communicate with soft inspector regarding pre-sintered product conformance.

· Comply with company safety and quality policies/procedures.

· Communicate with engineering regarding trends or non-conforming dimensions affected by shrinkage (shrink factor).

· Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility.

· Report to work daily and on time unless otherwise excused.

· Wear assigned PPE to safely perform tasks.

· Wear steel-toed boots for the duration of shift

· Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment

· Attend company sponsored training when necessary

· Maintain a positive and professional attitude

· Performs other duties as assigned or needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Ability to read and write

· Attention to detail

· Ability to receive and carry out verbal and written instructions given by management

· Communicate in a professional manner with co-workers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

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Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Work Location: In person