Quality Inspector I

• Perform product inspection using either a sampling plan or 100% inspection to verify quality characteristics as specified on the drawing, work order, or catalog
• Perform product inspections using various mechanical or digital tools including, but not limited to: Micrometers, calipers, drop gages, height gages, profilometers, CMMs, optical comparators, autocollimators, strain measurement systems, optical or digital microscopes, striae light systems, etc.
• Inspect and identify internal characteristics such as inclusions, cords, striae, stress birefringence, bubbles, crystals, haze, foreign particles, cracks, knots, and other defects
• Determine bubble group/class, striae grade, and stress grade of products
• Identify and segregate defective products for rework or cullet
• Inspect and identify scratches, digs, and inclusions using military and ISO processes, optical or digital microscopes, and other tools as required
• Perform Artful greying of edge chips if necessary
• Compiles production and QA reports and documents
• Understand work orders, customer drawings, GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing), military and ISO standards, and AQL sampling procedures
• Perform cleaning on final polished products using various cleaning supplies and procedures when necessary
• Develop and implement process improvements
• Maintain strict confidentiality of trade secret processes
• Record and generate quality data reports
• Generate computerized labels for in-process or final product
• Confirm time worked, parts scrapped, and parts passing using SAP
• Post final product using SAP
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness within work areas
• Implement and maintain 6S principles within work areas
• Transport process supplies and product
• Pack finished product per JIB, procedure, or supervisor guidance
• Attend Hazardous waste training; follow rules for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), housekeeping, and 6S.

• 1 - 3 years quality experience in a production environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Ability to lift/carry/manipulate weights up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to read and interpret glass drawings, operate lifting devices and retain a forklift (Raymond) certification.

• Experience using business systems/MS Office Suite software proficiently/SAP,

• Experience using measuring equipment to include microscopes, optical comparator, polarimeter, and various gauges, etc.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include medical, dental, vision, 401K, vacation, holidays, personal days, enhanced 401k retirement savings, short-term disability, etc.

This position is covered by a union collective bargaining agreement. Starting rate is $26.33 and includes 6 month progression increases up to 18 months.