Inspector

Job Summary: 

As an Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and compliance of manufactured products. Your responsibilities will include inspecting and evaluating various components and assemblies during the production process to ensure they meet established standards. This position requires attention to detail, a basic understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to follow standard operating procedures. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Inspection and Quality Control: 

Conduct visual inspections on raw materials, components, and finished products to verify conformance to specifications and quality standards. 

Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure accurate dimensions and tolerances. 

Documentation and Reporting: 

Record inspection data and maintain accurate documentation of quality control checks. 

Report any deviations or defects discovered during inspections to supervisors or relevant personnel. 

Adherence to Procedures: 

Follow established manufacturing and assembly procedures to ensure consistency and uniformity in product quality. 

Participate in training programs to enhance knowledge of quality standards and inspection techniques. 

Collaboration: 

Work closely with production and assembly teams to address quality issues and provide timely feedback for corrective actions.  Communicate effectively with colleagues to maintain a collaborative and proactive work environment. 

Continuous Improvement: 

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements and efficiency improvements.  Contribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement plans. 

Safety Compliance: 

Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. 

Report any safety concerns or incidents promptly to supervisors. 

Equipment Maintenance: 

Ensure proper care and maintenance of inspection tools and equipment to guarantee accurate and reliable measurements. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical education or certification is a plus. 

Basic understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes. 

Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and document defects. 

Familiarity with measurement tools and quality control procedures. 

Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. 

Willingness to learn and adapt to changing processes and procedures. 

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks. 

This entry-level position serves as a foundation for career growth within the manufacturing and quality control field. It offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills in the production environment. 

Why Sperry:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous paid time off.
• Full complement of health and welfare benefits.
• Truly meaningful and engaging work, compelling and intrinsically motivating.
• Immediate contribution to advancing cultural dynamics and infrastructure.
• Collaboration across high-performing teams with interdependent, well-defined achievement goals.
• Opportunity for thought leadership within a highly supportive working environment.

About Sperry:

Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century, we have repeatedly modernized and improved rail diagnostics through our relentless pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever-improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concepts with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry imprints themselves into our brand and further galvanizes a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile and hungry and invite those with similar passions to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to the market. Fast-paced, high-touch with a distinct sense of purpose. We offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something different.