Quality Inspector 

LOCATION: Hanover / Pennsylvania (US-PA) OR Wytheville, VA (US-VA) , United States | BRAND: Sheppard | 

REQUISITION ID: 5688 | JOB GRADE: 09 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Are you looking for a stable company known for innovation to grow your career? At R.H. Sheppard, we’ve been leading our industry for nearly 90 years. It’s an exciting time to be part of our growing team! Under new local leadership, we are even more commited to finding new ways to improve employee experience, customer satisfaction and our overall business results.  Bring your passion, skills and experiences and join us in our journey toward continued success!

Why join the Sheppard team:

• Earn competitive compensation based on position and experience with more earning potential available for trades or specialized roles. Overtime is regularly available for hourly employees interested in increasing their weekly pay with generous shift differentials available on 2nd ($2.50/hr) and 3rd ($2.00/hr) shift.

• Advance and earn more as you increase your knowledge and versatility. Learn new skills with our various training programs or explore new roles through our internal recruiting process.
• Enjoy work / life balance with up to 14 paid holidays and two weeks of paid vacation time (accrued based on start date). Starting a family? Take six weeks off for paid parental leave to bond with your new addition. 
• DAY ONE coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a variety of voluntary benefits, on-site healthcare facility for you and your family, wellness program incentives, and more!
• Plan for your future goals with our 401K and company match, Retirement Investment Savings Plan and Tuition Reimbursement programs

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The primary responsibility of this position is to inspect products from components produced internally by 3 to 8 machine operators, while ensuring all quality standards are met.  Incumbent must follow inspection QCI’s (Quality Control Instructions) and process control charts.  Performs sample, audit, and 100% inspections as appropriate on in process and final parts.  Incumbent will work under moderate supervision.  Responsibilities captioned below are considered essential job functions:

• Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 “ S ” standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting/moving of parts
• Inspects various operations including:  Turning, Milling, Drilling, Boring, Grinding, Shaping, and other operations specific to our product lines
• May use the following gauges:  bore gauge, snap gauge, O.D. Micrometer, depth micrometer, scale, dial vernier, height vernier, dial and digital indicators, radius gages, protractor, thread gage, plug gage, surface plates, special checking fixtures, optical comparators, CMM’s (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and various gauging specific to our product lines
• Other duties as assigned; required being very flexible in their daily job assignments; cross-training is a must to assure this flexibility

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Communication skills, ability to read, write and comprehend instruction
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, walk, reach frequently throughout the workday
• Ability to lift items up to 25 lbs without assistance
• Knowledge of shop mathematics, i.e. decimals and fractions; Mechanical tools and measuring equipment including: shop rule, micrometers and indicators
• Ability to read and understand machine blue prints and GD+T symbols
• Ability to lift items up to 40lbs without assistance
• PC Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

General shop and machine tool noise, dirt, grease, and coolants from the operation of machine tools and assembly of machines and equipment.  Normal working position is standing or walking through out the plant.  Some repetitive lifting/moving is required, depending on the daily assignment or tasks being performed.  The weight can range anywhere from 15 to 75 lbs in which proper lifting/moving techniques are required.  

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
One year in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to interpret and comprehend plans and/or blue prints.

WHO WE ARE

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. has a rich history of innovative design and American manufacturing excellence. Headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, our dedicated team supply components for the trucking and transportation industry worldwide. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and a proud member of Knorr-Bremse Group. Whatever your career path, Sheppard is committed to delivering diverse experiences, challenging opportunities and an unparalleled commitment to ethics and integrity.

R.H. Sheppard Co. Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.