WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
O*NET/SOC CODE: 51-9061.01 RAPIDS CODE: 0936
Description: Inspects completed handtools and parts in process, using statistical sampling techniques and following printed procedures, to evaluate quality of products: Selects, according to sampling tables, percentage of production lot of tools, such as planes, bit braces, levels, garden shears, tape, and folding rules. Examines tool or part to judge quality of finish and to detect visible flaws, such as cracks in castings. Measures dimensions and angles for conformance with blueprint or tabular specifications, using measuring instruments. Tests hardness of metal components. Moves working parts of tool by hand to judge smoothness of action. Function tests miter boxes and saws by making trial cuts to verify accuracy of miter gauge and absence of saw run-out. Secures drill bit or counter bore in powered chuck and bores holes in wood to evaluate cutting action. Records findings on chart. Rejects or accepts entire production lot according to quality of sample inspected. Notifies supervisor when sampling indicates progressive deterioration in product quality, in order that corrections can be made in machine setup or operating procedure to forestall production of unacceptable work. Verifies accuracy of production gauges against master gauges. Computes percentages, ratios, and proportions of product quality deviations in order to prepare engineering reports and analyses.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
A. INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION
160
1. Standard of conduct
2. Safety
3. Organization of mission functions
4. Organizational structure
a. rules
b. regulations
5. Orientation to quality assurance functions
B. ASSIGNMENTS
1. Planning the job
900
a. identification requirements
b. determine equipment
c. determine sample size
d. “reporting” cost of quality
e. contract review for inspection requirements
2. Use of specification and drawings
600
a. blueprint reading
b. specification interpretation
c. federal specifications
3. Sampling plans
400
a. control charts
b. sampling by attributes
c. sampling by variables
d. bulk sampling
4. Computers (Computer Literacy)
160
5. Management
240
a. management styles
b. planning
c. analysis of situation
6. Packaging/shipping
320
a. Types of packages
b. printing
c. Bar codes
7. English
460
a. English composition
b. basic math
8. Test Procedures
160
9. Area of specialization projects
600
a. optics
b. textiles
TOTAL HOURS
4000
