| Department: Quality/Engineering | Location: Falls Fabricating - Little Falls |
| Grade: | Reports to: |
| Status: | Effective Date: 4/28/26 |
| Prepared by: | Approved by: |
Essential Duties
INSPECTION:
Perform PPAP, First Article, New part, and receiving inspection of product in accordance with Customer and Internal Specifications, Requirements and/or Quality Plans, using precision measuring equipment, standard inspection gauges, and custom gauges.
Assist with in-process inspection
Responsible for complete record keeping of First Articles.
Records all inspection data on appropriate forms and creates and maintains files for all inspection documentation.
Read detailed prints to understand nominal and tolerance specifications.
Assist other Inspection/Quality staff as directed
Ensure the Quality area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner and adheres to all safety and health standards
Train and instruct new employees according to prescribed procedures and standards
Ensure that work is completed timely, efficiently, and that it meets optimal quality standards
Carry out routine departmental operations by meeting regularly with the Manager and informing them of critical departmental issues
Devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data
Weld inspection, as assigned
Perform troubleshooting of parts and processes and follows up on quality related issues
Performs data collection and capability studies. Determines process capabilities
Serves as the Lead for quality inspectors
Responsibilities
Authority
Accurately records all inspection data on appropriate forms and creates and maintains files for all inspection documentation.
Enter Quality Records, communicate with Production and Engineering regarding status, and review with Director of Quality for disposition and possible corrective action
Maintain document management systems
Participate in quality audits and in developing quality plans
Carry out tasks in a safe manner in accordance with known and/or published safety policies
Draft quality assurance work Instructions, policies and procedures
Assist with investigating customer complaints and non-conformance issues, manages non-conformances
Assist is investigating supplier quality concerns and non-conformance issues
Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions
Collect and compile statistical quality data
Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
Education and/or Experience
Quality certifications or at least 3 years in a quality assurance / inspection role
Calibration training and/or certification
Understanding of or training in Solidworks, Pro E, or other 3D software is beneficial
Prior quality auditing experience is beneficial
Computer literate including ability to learn our ERP and effectively use Microsoft applications
Detail oriented with strong commitment to quality
Experience in sheet metal fabrication, welding, and machine shop operations
Knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Constant standing and walking required
Regularly required to bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach
Regularly required to lift and move materials
The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Falls Fabricating LLC reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.