A Quality Control Inspector performs assessment, documentation and organization tasks to support the efficiency and effectiveness of their organizations supply chain. Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality
• Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements
• Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database
• Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
• Proposing improvements to the production process
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet requirements
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs
• Using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data
• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans
• Determining the causes of product defects and reworks
• Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly