MightyRecruiterRegardless of the industry type you hire for, be it manufacturing, health care, software or another type, you probably use quality inspectors to keep your products and services safe and of high quality. Thanks to quality inspectors, the great majority of products such as food, medicine and cars are safe for use. Among inspector responsibilities are to tag defective products, often rejecting them immediately. Quality inspectors come under various labels, including materials inspectors, mechanical inspectors, samplers, testers and weighers. No matter what type of quality inspector you are hiring for, you need a good job description to recruit qualified candidates. In the description, include information about the job type and location, and offer insight into your company culture to give prospective applicants the opportunity to gauge their level of compatibility. So that you can get an idea of what to write, we have provided a quality inspector job description sample below.
Quality Inspector Job Summary
You will work full time, second shift (Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) at John J. Manufacturing’s facility in Staunton, Virginia. Your main goal is to inspect products per our inspection procedures so that no defective products leave our facility. This position reports directly to the quality assurance manager.
Quality Inspector Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Undertake inspections according to our inspection and control plans
- Document inspection results
- Identify, set aside and document all suspect or defective products
- Return products for repair; confirm repairs and product quality
- Operate precise instruments for measuring; maintain and repair instruments as necessary
- Run statistical studies such as reproducibility and capability
- Communicate visual and dimensional product quality standards to line operators
- Maintain and update quality inspector records
- Follow legal regulations for a safe and healthy work space
Quality Inspector Skills and Qualifications
- Two years of experience in manufacturing
- Literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to tell colors apart
- 20/20 vision
- Ability to read blueprints, technical documents, drawings and diagrams
- Excellent communication skills with everyone involved in the process (managers, operators and leads)
- Spanish speaker preferred (bilingualism in English and Spanish)
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Dexterity (must be able to stand, bend, reach and quickly remove products during manufacturing)
- Math skills
- Physical strength and physical stamina
Company Profile
With sixty years of experience, John J. Manufacturing is a worldwide leader in the manufacturing services industry. We focus on delivering innovative and top-notch services to our customers—from beginning to end. We pride ourselves on three tenets: quality, commitment and modernism. Our mission is simple; we ensure a highly satisfying customer experience, delivered via cutting-edge technology, tried-and-true design principles, our inspiring employees and our impeccable facilities.
If you asked us who drives our company, who is our soul, the answer is our employees. Without them, we would not have risen to become the leader we are. We see employees as partners, and to that end, our salaries on average are 15 percent above industry standards.
This quality inspector position is located in Staunton, Virginia, a block from the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library. Staunton is an extremely walkable small city, boasts beautiful historic architecture and is only a few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. It’s the perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts!
Do you feel like you are a good fit for this quality inspector job? Click on this link today to begin the application.
Writing a Job Description Best Practices
- The quality inspector job description sample above is a good place to start as you come up with ideas for your own description. Your job description will be different, of course, depending on the specific job title, industry and job requirements. After you have written your description, proofread it for errors, and compare it against these dos and don’ts.
- Do polish the job description title so it is more relevant. For example, you might want to write, “Quality Inspector – Second Shift,” or “Quality Inspector – Staunton, VA, Manufacturing.” Keep the title to five words or fewer, though.
- Do include a call to action. Let interested folks know how to apply and by when.
- Do include any perks of working for your company or any information about what makes your company unique. Answer the question, “Why would someone want to work here?”
- Don’t be vague as to required skills. Make clear which skills are required and which are merely preferred. For quality control inspectors, some of these preferred but not required skills often include bilingualism; how many years of experience are required also varies.
Quality Inspector Job Responsibilities
The job responsibilities section of your quality inspector job description should be the longest and most in-depth area of the whole document. Because of this section’s important role, it’s crucial to write with an eye for clarity and brevity. You may receive fewer applications if the quality inspector job description is overfull of unimportant details. Therefore, while it’s important to thoroughly cover the daily functions of the position, it’s equally important to leave out unnecessary side duties that won’t factor into the job very often.
Because this section contains a lot of information, it’s a good idea to use bullet points with short phrases, which are easier to read than long, detailed paragraphs. You can also help jobseekers understand what it takes to be successful in the role by starting each phrase with a strong and descriptive action word. Narrow your list down to between four and eight items: those that describe the most essential elements of the role.
These examples of well-written quality inspector job responsibilities should provide inspiration for your writing process:
- Conduct routine analyses of raw materials, samples, finished products and in-process materials to ensure compliance with company standards
- Maintain and adjust equipment and machinery as necessary
- Inspect raw materials as they arrive
- Report questionable inspection results as needed
Quality Inspector Job Specifications
While the job qualifications and skills section of the quality inspector job description is shorter than the responsibilities portion, it’s still essential to write it well. As you focus on the qualifications you want candidates to have, such as technical abilities, soft skills and prior work experience, narrow your list down to the elements that are vital to the role.
You probably have a basic idea of the minimum educational and work experience requirements candidates need, but you also have to think about other areas such as interpersonal skills and industry knowledge. Senior managers can be good sources of information about important abilities for jobseekers to have. You may also want to speak to employees who will be working directly with the new hire to see what qualifications they value. As you finalize this section of your quality inspector job description, consider separating your list of skills into “required” and “preferred” areas so candidates can understand whether they’re eligible for the position.
Here are a few sample quality inspector job specifications for your reference:
- Associate degree in a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- At least 2 years’ experience in quality assurance
- Strong mathematics foundation
- Broad knowledge of raw materials and their individual uses
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
