Quality Inspector

WHO ARE WE: BlackHawk Industrial provides you the highest quality industrial products and equipment, offering manufacturing services while creating innovative engineered supply solutions. We truly believe in the importance of the local relationships with the customers we service. Our employees have fun every day exceeding the expectations of our customers, suppliers, and shareholders. We distinguish ourselves as the #1 choice of industrial manufacturers who are in need of Technical Service and Production Savings.

We are BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE, and SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE.

**This position is located onsite in Southington, CT**

SUMMARY: The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspection of cutting tools by reading prints and inspecting tools by using micrometers, calipers, comparators, indicators and other measuring tools/machines, to ensure that they meet quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Personally exhibits, recruits and coach's associates consistent with Core Behaviors
• Responsible for promoting culture of safety
• Perform final quality inspection of finished products in accordance with the established procedures
• Report all instances of rejected product or raw materials problems to management
• Inspect incoming raw materials as materials are received
• Document appropriate information for quality inspection reports for each order
• Create and maintain current files for all quality related correspondence
• Work with shop floor supervisor to review internal rejects from the shop floor
• Report any unusual discrepancies or problems promptly to management
• Perform internal quality audits
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Knowledge and ability to use micrometers, vernier caliper, radius gages and other video inspection equipment
• Competent with applying math skills/tool geometry

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of cutting tools
• Excellent math aptitude
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Diplomatic and professional when resolving issues
• Work well under pressure, and have exceptional time management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Must be able to follow instructions in a fast paced, flexible environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience inspecting aerospace cutting tools preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employee is regularly required to speak and hear English, stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to use computers and other equipment.
• Employees frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision.

PPE REQUIRED:

• Wrist rests for keyboard and mouse pad.
• Eye protection, ear protection, steel-toed shoes as required

BENEFITS:

• Health Insurance BCBS of OK HDHP
• HSA with Employer match (must meet criteria)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan and Company Match
• FSA (Full FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent FSA)
• Company paid Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• Company paid basic Life Insurance and AD&D/
• Supplemental life and AD&D/Dependent life
• Ancillary Critical Illness Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)
• Ancillary Accident Insurance (Wellness Rider Included)
• Ancillary Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Includes concierge services and travel assistance.
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Paid Time Off
• Gym Reimbursement
• Quarterly Wellness challenge with a chance to will money or prizes
• Tuition Reimbursement – after 1 year of employment

*BlackHawk Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**As part of our BHID policy, we require all potential employees to undergo pre-employment background and drug screening. This is a standard procedure we follow to ensure a safe and productive work environment.