Avail Infrastructure Solutions

Quality Inspector

Avail Bus Systems - Richland, MS - Full Time

 

 

ABOUT US

Avail Medium Voltage Bus Systems is an Avail Infrastructure Company with over 65 years of experience providing custom-engineered products and specialized services to the power generation, distribution, and industrial markets. At Avail, our people empower and define who we are.  We're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing thorough and accurate inspections to ensure product, materials, and equipment meet established quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Obtain and review necessary documentation (product design drawings, quality procedure, etc.)
  • Inspect designated incoming parts and material and maintain documentation of the same.
  • Perform product inspections at mandatory hold points on manufacturing floor; verify dimensional accuracy and quality of workmanship.
  • Check electrical phasing on all factory assembled systems.
  • Approve electrical test report documentation on finished product.
  • Reject non-conforming parts, material, and/or product in accordance with established procedure.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
  • Experience:  Must have at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role. Experience in an ISO-certified manufacturing environment is preferred. 
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalency (GED). 
COMPETENCY SUMMARY
  • Proficient in reading tape measurements and blueprints (skills tests will be administered).
  • Good oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and basic computer skills are also needed.
  • Equipment used includes measuring tape, calculator, calipers, micrometers, gauges, hi-pot test equipment, and computer tablet.
WORK SCHEDULE
  • The current work schedule is 5:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday -Thursday, and 5:30 am - 3:30 pm on Friday. Some Saturday mornings may also be required.
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Manufacturing position; spends more than 80% of time standing, walking, and using hands. Handles items weighing up to 5 lbs. 1/3 to 2/3 of time. Occasionally lifts/positions items weighing up to 40 lbs. while performing inspections (less than 1/3 of time). Generally requires clear color vision at close distances for reading prints and tape measurements, checking wiring, etc. *
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​WORK ENVIRONMENT 
  • Industrial manufacturing & metal fabrication operation. Facility is enclosed and is ventilated and heated but is not air-conditioned. 80% of time is spent near moving mechanical equipment, in heat/high humidity.

Skill tests will be administered. This is a full-time position at our plant located in Richland, Mississippi. Local candidates only, please. 

*The characteristics described above 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.

Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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