Quality Inspector - Incoming Material

Inspects incoming materials and production parts to ensure conformance with Burndy specifications.

• Read and understand Burndy product drawings and specifications. Basic understanding of GD&T symbols is necessary.
• Perform first-piece inspection (FPIR/PSIR/QCIP) on items that are newly produced.
• Examines material or product for surface defects such as cracks, pits, burrs, finish, visual damage, etc.
• Use statistical sampling plan as directed.
• Maintains detailed data records as required.
• Pull up relevant files (drawings, specifications, ECO's, Deviations, Work Instructions, etc) in enterprise software (ie. Agile and SAP). Able to create an ECO in Agile.
• Understand and follow the Burndy Quality Manual. Able to understand how this manual relates to the requirements of various external agencies such as ISO, NUPIC and CSA.
• Performs other duties as required.

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the duties/responsibilities listed above. The requirements listed within are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Language and Interpersonal Skills: Able to read and understand relevant documents. Communicate effectively in writing and in person. Able to effectively summarize data findings. Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships as needed (coworkers, engineers, production personnel, etc).
• Mathematical Skills: Fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Some understanding of ISO 9001 standards.
• 2-4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.