Job Description
Powell is a manufacturer of switchgear and other electrical equipment. The QA Inspector inspects and tests Bus duct, Low and Medium voltage Motor Control, Low and Medium voltage Switchgear and PCR. Four 10s schedule: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm
Position Summary
A Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products or services meet established quality standards and specifications. They perform inspections, tests, and audits to identify any defects or deviations from quality requirements. Quality Inspectors use various tools and techniques to measure and evaluate the quality of materials, components, and finished products. They document and report any non-conformities and work closely with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Additionally, they may participate in the development and improvement of quality control processes and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities

• To lead and train an Inspection Crew in the Final Inspection and Test of Bus duct, Low and Medium voltage Motor Control, Low and Medium voltage Switchgear and PCR, and to perform these tests for Powell Customers and/or their representatives during witnessed customer inspections.
• Inspect and test all equipment manufactured at Powell facilities.
• Interface with shop, engineering, sales, customers and shipping.
• Attend department safety and training meetings.
• Attend pre-inspection meetings with sales and customers.
• Assist in scheduling Customer Inspections.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety rules.
• Record shop discrepancies and shortages.
• Record engineering discrepancies.
• Check all test/inspection documentation completed by crew.
• Check all shipping documentation completed by crew.
• Check that all maintenance on assigned test equipment has been completed.
• Review and turn in all inspection documentation.
• Lead an Inspection crew.
• Trains all inspectors.
• Assist Inspection Supervisor in daily supervision of department.
• Act as backup Inspection Supervisor in Inspection Supervisors absence.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the industrial electrical field and/or associate degree in electrical technology.
• Minimum 3 years of team lead experience.
• Experienced in performing ANSI/NEMA switchgear and motor control production tests and troubleshooting.

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Knowledge of IEEE standards for Circuit Breakers, Switchgear, Switches and Transformers applicable to Powell equipment.
• Knowledge of NEMA standards applicable to Powell equipment.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code as applicable to Powell equipment.
• Basic understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products.
• Ability to apply industry standards as applicable to job and product.
• Ability to answer technical questions from shop, inspectors, and customers.
• Ability to interact on a regular basis with shop, inspection, engineering, sales and shipping personnel.
• Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to aid in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Able to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and drawings.
• Innovative to improve existing products.
• Knowledge of Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel and Access.
• Technical writing skills.

More Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
About Us
In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications!
Powered by Innovation - Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
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