Quality Control Inspector (3rd shift 12:00 am - 8:00 am) - ITW Medical

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling $15.9 billion in 2022. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 46,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.

ITW Medical is comprised of two highly-respected medical product brands - Coeur & Filtertek – supplying medical devices and components to global medical device brands. Filtertek manufactures molded filtration and flow control components. Coeur is a leading provider of disposable diagnostic imaging consumables. 

Summary:

Actively participate and effectively execute all the duties and responsibilities of a quality inspector per the outline below performing audits, inspections, and testing that ensures our customer’s product meets or exceeds their specifications and requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Audit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with company quality assurance policies, documents, and customer specifications.
• Conduct inspections at First Article, In-Process, Incoming and completes Final Inspections per inspection plans.
• Perform routine visual/functional/dimensional testing per required specifications and procedures for the Quality and Assembly departments
• Identify nonconforming material and initiate nonconforming reports per established procedures.
• Communicate effectively with management, operators, process technicians and other inspectors about quality related concerns required.
• Utilize inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, smart scope, scales, fixtures, gages, and microscopes to measure or inspect parts for compliance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications, Process Flow Diagrams, Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Process Control Plans.
• Provide input on inspection methods related to continuous improvement initiatives related to the job.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits.
• Conduct Process Control Plan Audits
• Assist quality, engineering and production personnel with investigations of part defects or any quality related issues.
• Complete accurate and legible reports on the in-process inspection plans.
• Organize work and storage areas for efficient workflow.
• Perform basic mathematical operations and perform measured conversions.
• Understand and comply with the company’s quality management system based on ISO 13485.
• Understand and comply with the company’s environmental management system based on ISO 14001.
• Understand and comply with the company’s safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties to comply with departmental objectives as required
• Complete appropriate documentation, including release/hold paperwork/ databases

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 or more years of job-related experience
• Injection Molding experience (desired)
• Basic math skills to use scales and measure weights
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and write English
• Attention to detail, organization, and strong multitasking abilities
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Excellent decision making and time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Knowledge or ability to understand and use various test methods
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Good Manufacturing practice

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, follow work instructions and job training requirements. Individual must be able to stand for full manufacturing shift, have ability to complete hand assembly process. Ability to reach with arms extended and/or overhead, excellent hand dexterity, ability to bend, stoop, stretch and similar activities and able to lift up to 35-50 pounds frequently.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned

Physical Requirements:

The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation.  Please refer to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.