Quality Inspector 1- 3rd Shift
Smith+Nephew
Summary
The Inspector 1 shall be responsible for performing basic visual/dimensional/functional inspections of products manufactured/assembled in-house, determining whether or not the product meets specifications, and documenting these decisions. The Roving Inspector 1 shall also be responsible for executing inspections on operators performing a variety of processes on the operations floor.
Job description
What will you be doing?
- Inspect assembled product, semi-finished product & finished product per inspection procedures/drawings and to print specifications.
- Utilize attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges as well as mating parts to determine as found/as left conditions of product.
- Support the qualification/validation processes for company product.
- Review corresponding product documentation to verify acceptability per specification and QSR requirements.
- Support department and organizational objectives.
- Represent and promote quality standards.
- Inspect operators performing a variety of processes on operations floor.
- Perform other quality functions as required.
- Train other inspectors on required tasks.
- Understanding of good manufacturing practices.
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and blueprint interpretation.
- Must be capable of detecting nonconformities while performing repetitive inspections.
- Ability to make product judgments against applicable specifications.
- Operate automated inspection equipment ex: vision systems, digital comparators.
- Utilize attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges as well as mating parts to determine as found/as left conditions of product.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Must possess good documentation skills to maintain neat and accurate records.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing and/or clean room environment.
- Must have good communication skills and be able to relay inspection results in a clear manner.
What will you need to be successful?
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in related field and/or inspecting product per inspection procedures/drawings and to print specifications utilizing attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges is required.
- Predominantly documentation comparison and review.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in related field and/or inspecting product per inspection procedures/drawings and to print specifications utilizing attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges is required.
- Understanding of good manufacturing practices.
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and blueprint interpretation.
- Must be capable of detecting nonconformities while performing repetitive inspections.
- Ability to make product judgments against applicable specifications.
- Operate automated inspection equipment ex: vision systems, digital comparators.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Must possess good documentation skills to maintain neat and accurate records.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing and/or clean room environment.
- Must have good communication skills and be able to relay inspection results in a clear manner.
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- 401(k) Plus
- Discounted Stock Purchase
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Fertility and Adoption Assistance
- Hybrid Work Model
- Training and Mentorship
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Travel Discounts
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.