Kimber Mfg., Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Final Quality Control Inspector I

Location: Troy, AL

Classification: Non-exempt

Grade: Q1

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Director of Quality

Date: 03/19/2024

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Final Quality Control Inspector I is a key factory staff member responsible for the final inspection of handguns and rifles before shipment. Final inspection includes visual, functional, and safety inspections performed on each firearm that support the Quality department within Kimber Manufacturing. The Final Quality Control Inspector I will work in concert with cross-functional teams and other departments to provide support in achieving quality goals defined and established by upper management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform final pistol/rifle final inspection in accordance with checklist and instructions

• Effectively communicate and notify supervisor when there functional or cosmetic discrepancies

• Understand/ learn the nature and functionality of the products being inspected

• Experience determining offsets and ability to adjust accordingly

• Accurately inspect firearms using visual, functional, and safety inspections

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (word and excel)

• Accurately make independent decisions on product disposition

• Trouble shoot various problems and develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence

• Adhere and monitor SOP

• Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database

• Complete other duties as assigned by manager

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mechanical aptitude of hands

• Knowledge of firearms; quality, features, safety, etc.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm

• Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs

• Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task

• Experience working independently with little supervision

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

  Preferred:

• Vocational/Technical Degree

• Manufacturing experience

• Computer/Software proficiency

  REASONING ABILITY

  This position requires various reasoning abilities in order to be successful such as:

• Ability to collect and document data

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

• Ability to perform complex and varied tasks

• Ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks for an extended period of time

  COMPUTER SKILLS

  Required knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. MS PowerPoint and Outlook.

  OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

  Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Personal protective equipment will be used frequently.

  Working outdoors may occur occasionally during prevailing weather and climate conditions.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

  The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb (up to 5 feet) or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Employee is required to sit and/or stand up to 10 hours a day.

  The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to see clearly 20 feet or more, ability to distinguish different colors, and ability to adjust focus.

  WORK AUTHORIZATION

  This position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.

  OTHER DUTIES

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.