Quality Inspector

Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products, trusted by customers nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a  Quality Inspector  at our  Richmond Heights, OH  location. We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and grow with our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and interested in building a long-term career.

Objectives : 
- Ensures Merit Brass quality standards and expectations are met or exceeded all the time  
- Upholds the Merit Brass corporate mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the core values as published  
- Maintains a professional, ethical and respectful attitude while exercising teamwork

Responsibilities 
- Perform in-process inspections of cut-blanks, stamped and threaded nipples according to specifications during the manufacturing stages  
- Perform inspections of pipe intended for use in production, confirms that it meets or exceeds the specifications required by industrial standards; Tracking measurements with heat numbers for traceability 
- Perform first piece inspections and approve manufacturing set-ups  
- Perform final inspections of washed nipples according to documented processes  
- Utilizes rulers, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and PMI equipment to assure material is within specifications  
- Communicates timely and regularly on any required adjustments to manufacturing supervisors  
- Perform inspections of Merit purchased products according to the defined criteria and measurements using standard physical and mechanical gages  
- Accurately maintains documentation of traceability information and the results of inspections and testing  
- Serve as a resource and content expert to team members; information regarding quality trends of production orders and pipe manufacturers  
- Works with other quality personnel to ensure proper paperwork is completed 
- Advocates the spirit of teamwork and personal accountability in the performance of other duties and responsibilities as requested by the department supervisor 
- Ensures work areas and operations conform to safety requirements and are hazard free  
- Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements : 
- High school graduate, GED, or equivalent education; strong written and verbal communication skills 
- Previous experience with a background in manufacturing or inspection preferred 
- Ability to use and read basic inspection tools such as rulers, scales, micrometers, calipers, etc. 
- Ability to learn raw material and manufactured product identification numbers 
- Must demonstrate great attention to detail 
- Capable of identifying small very fine imperfections / surface flaws in material 
- Basic computer knowledge and math skills (adding/subtracting whole numbers/fractions, decimals, etc.) 
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing information 
- Ability to work individually and/or with others as a team member to continuously improve our company 
- Excellent work habits including punctuality, attendance, and work ethic 
- Standing / bending for entire shift; capable of lifting 50–70 lbs. occasionally from floor-level; pushing and pulling order carts that could weigh up to 150 lbs. 
- Moving, and lifting full lengths of pipe (12 to 24 feet in length) 
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
Benefits :
Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays