Palmer Foundry is hiring two Quality Inspectors to provide energetic, hands-on quality support across our plant. In this role, you will drive daily monitoring of key operations with a strong sense of urgency. You will also implement vital quality and process documentation to ensure full compliance with our AS9100 and ISO9001 business management systems
This position will require access to export-controlled technology that is subject to export controls restrictions under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and will therefore be required to meet eligibility criteria under ITAR and EAR regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
Problem Solving - Relentlessly pursues root causes with a significant sense of urgency; gathers and analyzes information skillfully to develop solutions; works well in group problem solving situations.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, while continuously working to expand skillset; openly shares expertise with others.
Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not assigning blame. Maintains confidentiality as appropriate; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Treats everyone with dignity and respect. Displays passion and optimism while inspiring respect and trust. Proactively challenges others to think creatively. Reinforces cooperative environment and reassures production personnel of their key role on our team.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in all situations; seeks clarification if needed; openly invites questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings as needed.
Written Communication - Writes in a clear and concise manner to effectively communicate information, plans, requirements, etc. to all levels of the organization.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; puts the success of team above own interests; builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commitment to consistent attendance, to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. Approaches problems with solution-oriented mindset.
Basic Requirements:
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme heat, and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use tools as well as stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The schedule will be as follows:
(Note: schedules may be subject to change due to production requirements)
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
Palmer Foundry complies with federal employment eligibility verification laws through the E-Verify process. To verify identity and legal authority to work in the U.S., on their first day of employment, employees must present either a document which establishes both identity and work authorization (e.g., a U.S. Passport or Permanent Resident Card), or provide one document for identity (e.g., a state-issued driver's license) and one for work authorization (e.g., a U.S. Social Security Card). All documents must be unexpired and presented in original form to Palmer Foundry for the completion of Form I-9 and the E-Verify process.