Quality Inspector (53945)

HGC Industries is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing gaskets, sealing surfaces, and stamping. For over 50 years, our customers have trusted us to fulfill their advanced sealing & stamping requirements. We provide technical sealing and stamping solutions to customers around the globe through our excellence in engineering, technology, manufacturing, and customer service. Our mission is to create gaskets and components that satisfy the most complex manufacturing challenges and provide high-quality products and services to the world at a reasonable cost.

At HGC, our employees are the foundation of our success. We encourage our employees to use their strengths, expertise, and determination to deliver on our commitments and achieve individual growth. When you join HGC Industries, you become part of a diverse and collaborative team that drives beyond the ordinary and provides cutting-edge solutions.   

JOB OVERVIEW:

This role supports the mission and Core Values of HGC Industries by performing the final quality checks before HGC products ship to the customer. The Final Inspector inspects and measures parts during the final audit/inspection to verify that they meet quality standards. After parts pass inspection, assist in preparing parts for shipping following customer and HGC guidelines. In instances where parts do not meet quality standards, troubleshoot the parts and reject them back to production for re-inspection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Responsible for conducting the final quality check on all Hoosier Gasket products before they are shipped to customers.
• Uses measuring equipment correctly and with consistent accuracy. This includes the following:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Mylar overlays
• Demonstrate a strong ability to read and interpret engineer drawings.
• Records quality data accurately on forms/documents, as required.
• Reject parts that do not meet quality criteria and send them back for re-inspection.
• Assists in preparing parts that passed final inspection for shipment, following customer and HGC guidelines.
• Assist with other QA duties when needed.
• May be asked to perform other duties at a lower level or higher level of proficiency.
• Follows safety rules and guidelines at all times.
• Foster strong relationships across departments and team members to promote collaboration, support peer development, and drive organizational growth.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Helping mentor new employees as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, and demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. Strong computer skills and an understanding of Microsoft Office Products is helpful.
• Problem solving—the individual id