Parts Inspector (4562)

Position Summary 

The Parts Inspector is responsible for inspecting all incoming parts and components for damage, defects, incorrect quantities, and incorrect components before they are released into available inventory or sent to production. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency by identifying discrepancies early and preventing nonconforming materials from entering the manufacturing process. 

The Parts Inspector works closely with Receiving, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, and Production to ensure all materials meet established quality requirements and are processed in accordance with company procedures. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Incoming Parts Inspection 

• Perform 100% inspection of incoming parts and components as required by established procedures. 

• Inspect parts for physical damage, scratches, dents, cracks, deformation, paint defects, missing features, and other visible quality concerns. 

• Verify part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and components against purchase orders, packing slips, drawings, or other applicable documentation. 

• Identify incorrect, incomplete, mismatched, or defective components. 

• Verify that parts meet established specifications and quality standards when inspection criteria are available. 

• Ensure questionable materials are not approved or released into available inventory until properly reviewed and dispositioned. 

2. Documentation and Reporting 

• Document inspection results accurately and promptly. 

• Record damaged, defective, incorrect, or missing components and communicate findings to the appropriate personnel. 

• Take photographs and provide supporting documentation when necessary. 

• Complete required inspection forms, discrepancy reports, and nonconformance documentation. 

• Maintain accurate records of inspected, approved, rejected, and pending-disposition materials. 

3. Nonconforming Material Control 

• Identify and segregate rejected, damaged, or questionable parts from approved inventory. 

• Clearly identify and communicate the status of nonconforming materials. 

• Notify Warehouse Management, Quality, Purchasing, or other responsible departments when issues are discovered. 

• Prevent rejected or unapproved parts from being placed into stock or delivered to production. 

• Follow established procedures for material disposition, return to vendor, rework, replacement, or scrap. 

4. Production Support and Prioritization 

• Communicate with Receiving and Warehouse Management regarding inspection priorities. 

• Check the Issue Tracker or other designated system for incoming parts needed for active production builds. 

• Immediately notify the Pull Team and appropriate warehouse personnel when priority production parts are received and approved. 

• Help expedite approved, high-priority materials to the appropriate production location. 

• Communicate inspection delays and shortages that could affect production schedules. 

5. Communication and Teamwork 

• Work closely with Receiving to ensure incoming materials are properly identified and available for inspection. 

• Coordinate with Inventory Control to maintain accurate inventory status and prevent discrepancies. 

• Communicate recurring supplier quality issues and common defects to Warehouse Management and Quality. 

• Maintain professional communication with all departments involved in the receiving and production process. 

6. Safety and Organization 

• Follow all company safety policies and material-handling procedures. 

• Use required personal protective equipment. 

• Maintain a clean, organized inspection area. 

• Properly handle, stage, and identify materials to prevent damage, loss, or mixing of approved and rejected parts. 

• Operate material-handling equipment only when trained and authorized. 

Performance Expectations 

The Parts Inspector is expected to: 

• Complete required inspections accurately and consistently. 

• Identify and report defects before parts reach production. 

• Maintain accurate inspection documentation and traceability. 

• Ensure no unapproved or rejected materials are released into available inventory. 

• Communicate priority parts and quality issues promptly. 

• Maintain an organized inspection area and follow established procedures. 

• Demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to quality control. 

Qualifications 

• Previous warehouse, receiving, manufacturing, or quality inspection experience preferred. 

• Ability to read and verify part numbers, descriptions, labels, and shipping documentation. 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 

• Ability to identify visible damage, defects, and component discrepancies. 

• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse personnel, management, and other departments. 

• Ability to stand, walk, inspect, and handle materials for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Overall Objective 

The primary objective of the Parts Inspector is to protect production from defective, damaged, or incorrect materials by establishing a reliable inspection process at the point of receipt. Every part must be properly inspected, documented, and approved before being released into available inventory or delivered to production.