Quality Inspector

Snapon - Elkmont, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Elkmont, AL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Quality Inspector at Snap-on is responsible for ensuring that purchased parts, incoming materials, and finished products meet established quality standards. This role involves inspecting parts using various measurement tools, documenting findings, and collaborating with team members to resolve quality issues. The position is full-time and operates on the third shift, contributing to the overall quality assurance process within the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Inspects purchased parts, incoming material, outside-serviced product, and finished product for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
• Checks for proper identity, correct quantity, visual appearance, functionality, and dimensional characteristics using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Audits in-process product checks performed by production personnel.
• Assists with initiating containment activities and documenting the results of product containment actions.
• Verifies rejected material from production, completes reject documentation, and disposes of rejected material.
• Performs process audits when process changes have been implemented.
• Understands and observes safety rules and safe work practices for the workplace.
• Communicates and cooperates with other associates to resolve quality issues.
• Supports facility 6S initiatives.
• Performs other duties as may be necessary.

Requirements

• Attention to detail.
• Basic GD&T knowledge.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret standard operating procedures, quality reports, and other written instructions as needed.
• Ability to use lab equipment, i.e. hardness tester, CMM, optical comparator, and abrasive saw.
• Basic analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Experience using and interpreting measurement devices including calipers, micrometers, gauges, hardness tester, and surface finish tester.
• Teamwork skills.
• Experience as a CNC or manual machinist.

Benefits

• Three health insurance plans to choose from, including an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Vision and Dental Insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance available.
• Discounts on travel and company products including tools.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3%.
• Paid vacation, plus three days of paid time off for personal days.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning.
• Weekly pay.